Procurement Specialist

Lead category sourcing and supplier performance at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join the Finance organisation at Greatham. This is a key commercial procurement role where you will lead sourcing activity across one of two important category areas: Energy, emissions, renewable opportunities and supply chain services, or Indirects, including site operations and office management spend. You will use category knowledge, market insight and negotiation skills to help secure supply, deliver cost reduction and avoidance, improve value for money and support cash flow. You will also play an important role in supplier performance, contract management, sustainable procurement and compliance. What you ll be doing You will: Develop purchasing strategies for allocated categories using market knowledge, supplier insight, benchmarks and total cost of ownership. Source new suppliers and materials, identify suitable partners and support implementation with site teams. Lead tenders, negotiations, price agreements and contract implementation. Work with legal colleagues on contract reviews, approvals and contract processing when required. Manage supplier relationships and report supplier performance against agreed service levels, including safety, quality, cost and service. Ensure suppliers have improvement plans for below-target performance and contribute to strategic improvements. Provide Operational Purchasing with the information needed ..... full job details .....