Procurement Specialist

Location Hull
Discipline: Procurement & Supply Chain
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Contact name: Hannah

Contact email: hannah@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone: 01482 205808
Job ref: 714922
Published: 11 days ago
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2025 00:59
Consortium Professional Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Hull to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, global organisation at the forefront of their sector, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

About the Role:
As Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring material availability, cost control, and supplier performance. You’ll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to maintain operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials.
  • Support the wider procurement team with daily operations and process improvements.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular site and offsite meetings.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and assist with sourcing decisions based on spend and market analysis.
  • Provide data-driven insights for supplier performance reviews.
  • Work collaboratively with production, technical, and operational teams to align procurement with business needs.
  • Support compliance processes including supplier due diligence and onboarding.
  • Understand product specifications and relevant commodity markets.
  • Contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives within the supply chain.
About you:
  • Strong experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing, working with a global suppliers.
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices and commercial negotiation.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); SAP and Power BI experience preferred.
  • CIPS qualification (or working towards) is advantageous.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
What’s on Offer:
  • Competitive salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous pension contributions.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities within a global business.

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