Procurement Specialists recruitment agency listing
Procurement specialists are the purchasing and supply chain experts in any given retail company. The organisation relies on them to find the best goods for the best price available. They do this through a variety of methods, including networking, sourcing, contract negotiating, tendering bids and similar.
Qualifications and entry requirements
Most employers and recruitment agencies will expect candidates to have a degree, preferably business related. They also prefer workers to have had previous employment in procurement; the specified amount may vary across employers, but the expectation is that this experience must have been at a very senior level in order for the candidate to be considered to be a specialist.
Key skills
Computer skills especially using MS Office and procurement applications will also be essential, as will good communication skills, the ability to negotiate, and very strong attention spent on detail. It will help if the candidate has a strong personality as these tend to do better in jobs that require negotiation.
Salaries
Salaries in the UK range from £19,500 to £52,000 p.a. depending on the seniority of the role and there are often healthy bonuses associated with these types of job. The core hours will usually be 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, but there are times when pressure will mean that hours outside of normal work time may increase for staff.
Aspion Recruitment - Manufacturing
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: North West, Midlands and South East | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £35k
Delve Recruitment Limited
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK and International Search | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Elite Employee
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
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Food Careers (Food Manufacturing Recruitment) Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £25k - £100k
Recruiter Tip
Many universities offer courses which are accredited by CIPS (the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply). Such qualifications can be a real boon for anyone looking to get recruited for the role of Procurement Specialist.Anne Jagger Recruitment LTD
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: London and surrounding areas | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
The Resolute Group
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: England & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Berry Recruitment - Office and Professional division
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Unity Resourcing
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Yorkshire and Humberside | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £60k
Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: West Midlands, Worcestershire, Staffordshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
A key skill for Procurement Specialists is the ability to build and retain relationships with a large network of suppliers. This helps a candidate not only in negotiating contracts, but also in chasing up late shipments, and other aspects of order management.Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: London, East Anglia and Home Counties | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Universal Staffing Solutions Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: North West & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Rilems Recruitment
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Top Grade Recruitment Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Recruiter Tip
Procurement involves much more than simply purchasing goods and services. Inventory management and forecasting, assessment of quality:price ratio, and sound record keeping are all important skills in this job role.Hardy Recruitment
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Covering the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k