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Procurement Specialist

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Yorkshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location - Batley
Full time Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7am - 5.15pm or 6am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday 
 Salary: £28k per annum (depending on experience)

Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, components, and services required for furniture manufacturing. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining high quality standards, reliable supplier relationships, and uninterrupted production schedules.

 Key Responsibilities
  
Source and procure raw materials such as wood, metal, fabrics, foams, finishes, packaging, and hardware 
Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance 
Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms to achieve best value 
Create and manage purchase orders in line with production schedules and inventory requirements 
Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues 
Collaborate closely with Production, Design, Quality, and Inventory teams 
Track market trends, material availability, and price fluctuations 
Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or sustainability 
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements 
Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier documentation  Required Skills & Qualifications
  
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Procurement, or a related field - preferred. 
CIPS qualification (Or working towards) - preferred 
Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within manufacturing or furniture production 
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills 
Familiarity with materials used in furniture manufacturing 
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel 
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities 
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills  Preferred Qualifications
  
Experience sourcing sustainable or FSC-certified materials 
Knowledge of international sourcing and logistics 
CIPS certification or working toward professional procurement qualifications 
Experience managing multiple suppliers across different material categories  Key Competencies
  
Cost-conscious decision-making 
Attention to detail 
Commercial awareness 
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines 
Ethical and sustainable sourcing mindset  What We Offer

A friendly and supportive team environment. 
Opportunities for professional development. Full trained given if needed 
On-site parking and modern office - with onsite café 
25 days holidays plus stats  
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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