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Procurement Specialist

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Procurement Specialist
 Hybrid working: 3 in the office 2 a home
 Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

**construction experience is essential**

We are working with a well-established and forward-thinking business based in Reading who are looking to strengthen their procurement team with an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist.

This is a great opportunity to join a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strong supplier partnerships, while playing a key role in supporting operational delivery across multiple projects.

Your role will see you work closely with the Procurement Manager and Buyers to support end-to-end purchasing activity across both UK and international supply chains.

You will be responsible for sourcing goods and services to meet project requirements and budgets, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best possible value, and ensuring smooth delivery of materials and services to support operational needs.

You will also:

Manage purchasing requisitions and process purchase orders using Sage 200
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to drive cost savings
Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships
Identify and onboard new suppliers and product streams to support innovation
Support cross-departmental communication regarding supply chain challenges
Work closely with Accounts to ensure timely invoice approvals and payments
Analyse costs and contribute to ongoing cost reduction initiatives
Produce purchasing reports and maintain accurate pricing data
Support supplier performance reviews and risk assessments
Ensure compliance with company policies, HS&E standards, and procurement proceduresWhat We Are Looking For

At least 3 years' experience in a procurement or buying role (construction essential)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost impact on operations
Ability to read technical drawings
Confident user of Excel and Sage 200
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear communication and influencing skills
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Full UK driving licence 
CIPS (or working towards) would be advantageous but not essentialThis is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely values procurement as a strategic function, where your input will directly impact cost savings, supplier performance, and operational success. You will be part of a supportive team with exposure to both operational and strategic procurement activity

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