Your new company
You will join a leading UK organisation with a clear focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Operating across multiple facilities nationwide. This is an opportunity to join a well-established procurement function within a forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement, compliance, and responsible supply chain management.

Your new role
As a Procurement Advisor, you will support the delivery of procurement activities across the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and senior procurement colleagues to drive value, improve processes, and maintain high standards across contracts and supplier performance.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement activities across goods, services, and projects
• Supporting the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
• Reviewing quotations and negotiating pricing with key suppliers
• Managing supplier compliance with group procurement processes
• Supporting tenders, specifications, and contract reviews
• Monitoring purchasing activity and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Providing procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders

This role offers broad exposure across procurement operations, with a focus on driving efficiency, commercial value, and compliance.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this Procurement Advisor role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in procurement and contract management
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practice
• Experience procuring commodities, services, or capital projects
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A high level of commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• The ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• CIPS qualification or working towards it would be desirable.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and Gymflex
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Flexible working options including Hybrid working policy.

What you need to do now
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