The Strategic Buyer will provide purchasing services to Eurofins UK businesses, focusing on delivering value through cost, quality, and service while managing supplier relationships.
Procurement Specialist
π Description
- Research, evaluate, and compare suppliers and vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.
- Process and monitor purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments.
- Build supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and resolve disputes.
- Manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and tracking renewals.
- Analyze market data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
π οΈ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- 2β5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities
- Experience in dealing with Vendors
- Experience in domestic and/or international shipping
- Can start ASAP
Full job description
The Procurement Specialist sources quality goods and services at competitive cost, keeping deliveries on time and supplier relationships strong. Working under the Procurement Manager, they support cost efficiency, policy compliance, and the uninterrupted flow of materials the business depends on.
Duties and responsibilities:
Research, evaluate, and compare suppliers and vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability
Negotiate supplier pricing and terms, monitor budget compliance, and track cost savings
Process and monitor purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure deliveries arrive on time and match the requested specifications
Coordinate international shipping, customs, and importation requirements for incoming goods
Build supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, and resolve order, delivery, or invoice disputes
Manage supplier contracts with the Procurement Manager, ensuring legal and policy compliance, and tracking renewals and expirations
Follow company procurement policies and legal regulations in daily purchasing activity, and report inventory discrepancies or shortages to the Procurement Manager
Maintain procurement records and prepare reports for audits and management reporting
Analyze market and purchasing data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
2β5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities
Knowledge of contract law, customs/import regulations, and procurement compliance is a plus
Preferred
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