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.
Anne Jagger Recruitment LTD
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: London and surrounding areas | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Pimento Connection
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Global | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Berry Recruitment - Office and Professional division
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Universal Staffing Solutions Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £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.SiteMasters Plc
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Unity Resourcing
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Yorkshire and Humberside | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £60k
Search Consultancy
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: Scotland, England and Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | 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.Elite Employee
Procurement Specialists - Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k