Average Procurement Specialist salary in the UK

Our client in Derby are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join their business and champion procurement, driving the department forward. In this role you will be dealing with the day-to-day procurement activities, covering a range of categories such as; IT, FM, Office Supplies, etc. This person will be expected to organise and streamline the procurement function and drive processes across the group. There will be a big focus on contract renewals and extensions and the successful candidate will also be running small tenders. About you: 3-5 years of experience in ProcurementIndirect category experience Organised and analytical Team player who can increase responsibilities over timeTakes initiative and proactive Strong Excel skillsFluent in English **Please note you MUST have full RTW in the UK and be within a commutable distance to Derby. This role requires you to be in the office 2-3 days a week** Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Do you have experience on matrix organization? Are you willing to work in supply chain industry and also do project management? We have a Procurement specialist position based in Maidenhead. Job Title: Procurement SpecialistPay rate: £21.50Location: Maidenhead, UKDuration: 12 months About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Procurement Specialist to join our EMEA Procurement team. In this role, you will focus on indirect procurement categories with a strong emphasis on project management, contracting, and analytics. Working closely with key stakeholders across various business units, you will play a crucial role in driving cost reduction strategies and implementing effective procurement plans. The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional with a proven track record in procurement, excellent interpersonal skills, and a drive for creativity and innovation to enhance financial and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Support supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, and supplier consolidation efforts.Implement critical contracts and manage supplier performance.Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic spend analysis and market evaluation.Improve procurement processes and provide insightful reports to management and stakeholders.Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ) and coordinate competitive bidding to secure the best value for goods and services. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement with a strong focus on cost savings.Experience in project management and influencing within a matrix organization.Previous experience in the healthcare sector is advantageous.Strong negotiation skills with experience managing national and international suppliers.Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European language skills are an advantage.Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial fundamentals and business control policies.Proactive, open-minded, and enthusiastic with a passion for procurement. What We Offer: A dynamic and collaborative work environment.Opportunities for career growth and development.The chance to contribute to impactful procurement strategies in a global organization. If you are results-driven, enjoy working with diverse teams, and are committed to delivering value through innovative procurement practices, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A leading utilities organisation require a Procurement Specialist to support category management and sourcing strategies. Applicants need procurement experience, ideally within a regulated, public sector or services based role. The Procurement Specialist will support the development and execution of both category and sourcing strategies, working closely with Category Managers. The spend areas in focus broadly sit within engineering services (consultancies, project managers, designers), business and corporate services (FM, contact centre, HR, Fleet, H&S) and operational services (MEICA, valves, pumps, motors, capital equipment, chemicals etc). Previous experience across these areas would not be required, but exposure to the full sourcing and contract lifecycle would be useful. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who has perhaps operated at Procurement Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Category Officer , Category Specialist, or a Procurement graduate looking to take the next step in their career. Specific duties of the Procurement Specialist include: Develop category specific strategies with stakeholders and procurement colleaguesTendering and sourcing activities in compliance with internal procurement and external policies, processes and frameworksMonitor supplier and contract performance, report and share with procurement colleaguesDrive cost reduction through standardisation, aggregation and minimisation of tail spendSupport broader commercial and procurement activity to create value with suppliers and minimise TCO Procurement Specialist applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience in a regulated environment; public sector, utilities, third sector, or services based procurement role etcExperience with or knowledge of, Procurement Act 2023, PCR, UCR, DSCR etc would be desirable but not essentialFull procurement lifecycle experienceAn appreciation of category management and sourcing strategiesExcellent stakeholder manager and relationship builder