Procurement Specialist

Techniche Global are supporting a global food manufacturer to appoint a Procurement Specialist. You’ll be part of a team focused on Indirect Procurement Categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services. Your typical day-to-day will include meeting with suppliers, supporting with contract negotiations & tenders, RFI’s, and implementing supplier agreements.   
Salary:               up to £40k plus car allowance and other benefits
Location:            Birmingham hybrid (on-site 2-3 days per week)
Duration:           perm/ full-time
  
Key Responsibilities

• Assist Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents
• Source new Suppliers and Materials
• Implement Supplier Agreements
• Negotiate with Suppliers
• Implement Category Plans

  
About You
Ideally you will have demonstrable experience in Procurement, and ideally some experience with supplier selection & negotiations, as well as contract and tender management. We are looking for someone ambitious who is eager to learn as there is plenty of technical & skills-based progression available, as well as the opportunity to join a business widely known for its internal progression opportunities.
  
Key Skills

• Previous experience in a Procurement position as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant or otherwise.
• Ideally some knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management & Tendering, with a desire to be client facing and visit & develop relationships with suppliers.
• MCIPS Qualification / equivalent or working towards is beneficial but not essential.