Procurement Specialist

A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join a FTSE listed utilities company. You'll be reporting to the Procurement Lead and will provide tactical sourcing support to the regional Business Partners in the UK & Ireland business by ensuring products are purchased and delivered on time and accurately. The role has huge potential for growth and upwards progression.

Responsibilities:

Manage the correct entry of all operational data into the ERP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Provide purchase order support to internal customers and vendors, efficient prioritisation and completion of all associated documents and communications to ensure timely and cost effective purchasing
Reviewing and processing all requisitions and POs.
Establish lead times and follow up outstanding orders with all suppliers and identify consistent late suppliers.
Support the timeliness of goods receipting and invoice query resolution by working with finance, the business operations
Supplier Management: Administrative support of procurement data, ensuring that suppliers have the necessary accreditation and validation prior to entry into the system
Provide answers to purchase invoice queries, working closely with colleagues in accounting and contract management where necessary
Corroborate cost savings through purchase savings and record savings trackers
Perform reporting and analysis activity - regularly and on request, generate new reports or update those relating to purchasing activity
Support the month-end process and related processes by performing specific analyses
Management of indirect purchases: supplies needed for the office, from ordering water/coffee supplies, sanitary services, stationery, events (tenders with suppliers, catering requirements) etc.
Perform specific administrative tasks related to archiving data and work documentation or managing small courier deliveries (related to own activity) - done in a correct and timely manner.Ideally you will have:

Experience in procurement of goods and services ideally gathered from a range of different buying categories
Understanding of supplier dynamics and market places
Good understanding of how to manipulate and analyse spend and compliance data, with an understanding of typical Procurement levers they can pull to drive greater value and cost out This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the Cannock office - you must be able to travel there. You'll be joining a sociable and dynamic team who are seeking a true team player. Salary up to £25,000 plus bonus and good company benefits. If you'd like to find out more, please apply with your CV so we can schedule a confidential call