Procurement Specialist

New Milton, Hampshire
Reed

Procurement Specialist

Location: New MiltonDepartment: Supply ChainEmployment Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll play a key role in driving value, improving supplier performance, and strengthening the overall supply chain.

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating goods and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations. You’ll collaborate with teams across the business, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement initiatives that keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, assess, and onboard suppliers through structured market research.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to secure long-term value.
• Lead RFI/RFQ processes and support tendering activities.
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance against agreed SLAs.
• Analyse spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to procurement reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.
• Support risk-mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing or supplier consolidation.
• Work closely with the Procurement Manager on strategic initiatives and day-to-day procurement activities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 2-5 years’ experience within a procurement function.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical capability, with experience in data analysis and cost modelling.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder-management and problem-solving ability.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• CIPS Level 3 (minimum) or working towards it.
• Broader theoretical knowledge of supply chain principles.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment where you can influence decision-making, improve supplier performance, and contribute directly to operational success. This role offers development, variety, and the chance to shape procurement processes within a growing organisation.

If you fit the above criteria, then please apply now.