Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £40.88/hr (Inside IR35)Do you have capital equipment procurement experience within an automotive OEM or supplier? This Procurement Specialist position offers the chance to drive strategic sourcing outcomes, shape supplier relationships, and contribute directly to a strong savings agenda. If category management, negotiation, and contract governance are where you thrive, this Procurement Specialist role is an excellent fit.What You Will Do:• Deliver Strategic Category Plan (SCP) creation and execution through the sourcing process • Lead complex supplier negotiations, including legal and financial approvals pre-Contract or Purchase Order • Apply a Total Cost of Ownership approach to support sourcing decisions and agreed targets • Manage contract and supplier relationship governance, including supplier business reviews and action tracking • Support change management for contracts and Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy and control • Contribute to savings programme delivery and relevant financial reconciliation and contract audit/reviewsWhat You Will Bring:• A degree or equivalent experience, with automotive OEM or supplier experience and capital equipment category knowledge • Proven commercial awareness and strong negotiation capability, with confidence handling supplier discussions • Solid understanding of category management principles and strategic sourcing within procurement functions • Experience in ..... full job details .....