Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

W Talent are now working with a highly successful manufacturing business in Sheffield that supplies critical components to some of the world''s most recognised brands. Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Procurement team at their Sheffield site.

Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist Opportunity

This role involves transactional buying with a strong focus on negotiation, challenging supply prices, and identifying improved suppliers to support cost optimisation. You''ll work with multiple suppliers recorded in the company''s ERP systems, ensuring efficient procurement processes and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate pricing, challenge supplier costs, and source alternative suppliers where needed.
• Assist with invoice queries and pricing variances.
• Work with suppliers to manage lead times and minimum order quantities optimising stock levels.
• Generate and process purchase orders for a wide range of industry-specific components.
• Manage and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost requirements are met.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align order status with operational requirements.
• Monitor open orders and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or shortages.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator role with proven supplier management skills.
• Experience in a high-volume environment (manufacturing or engineering preferred).
• Strong ERP/MRP system skills, ideally with Access Project and Factory Master, plus confident Excel ability.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and suppliers.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow.

Salary and Benefits Package

A competitive salary ranging between -35,00042,000 is offered, dependent on experience, along with a supportive and flexible work environment. The business continues to invest in its people, systems, and supplier relationships, and you''ll be part of a highly skilled team contributing to projects with customers across the globe.

If you''re an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with a passion for driving value, building strong supplier partnerships and continuously improving processes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.