Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist West Midlands Up to 40,000 DOE Permanent Position A well-established fresh produce business in the West Midlands is looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and detail-oriented individual with experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management within the food, fresh produce, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors. The Role Manage supplier relationships and day-to-day procurement activities Source products, materials, and services in line with business requirements Monitor supplier performance, pricing, and service levels Negotiate costs and support commercial purchasing decisions Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation Work closely with operations, production, technical, and commercial teams Support stock management and supply planning activities Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements Assist with supplier compliance and quality assurance requirements Requirements Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Food Production, or a related field Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Excellent organisational and communication skills Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Good numerical and analytical ability Ability to ..... full job details .....