Job Description
Consortium have teamed up with a highly successful and long standing business who are looking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team. Responsible for developing and establishing robust relationships with suppliers you will play a key part in maximising profit margins, product selection, stock availability, and operational processes.
About the role
As the Procurement Specialist you will be expected to perform the following duties:
* Manage current and prospective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to refine and develop the existing buying strategy.
* Work closely with the sales team to align the buying strategy with customer needs.
* Monitor pricing and negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal prices and service levels are achieved
* Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual obligations.
* Maintain visibility of agreed KPIs and monitor their consistency throughout the year.
* Ensure accurate forecasting and analyse trends
About you
To succeed as the Procurement Specialist, you will need the following attributes:
1. Background in distribution, wholesale or FMCG is desirable
2. Experience in procurement and commercial strategy
3. Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and externa...