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Procurement Specialist - Derby

Trescal
Derby
1 month ago
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About the Role

Do you have experience working in a fast-paced Procurement role? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Would you like to join the world's leading calibration services company, offering flexible work options and excellent career growth opportunities?

We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Procurement Specialistbased at our Derby site, working for one of our largest customers.


Job Opportunity

Joining our team as a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying new suppliers and managing and building those relationships, ensuring supplier performance is maintained in line with agreed KPIs to maximise customer satisfaction

You will also be responsible for:

  • Process purchase requisitions
  • Identifying new suppliers, managing purchasing contracts and suppliers
  • Purchasing equipment, consumables and controlling overhead cost
  • Assisting with negotiating prices
  • Reporting on vendor spend
  • Build relationships with new and existing suppliers
  • Input information into the management system for analysis and reporting
  • Dealing with client and supplier queries



Essential Skills

  • Technical purchasing experience with the ability to assimilate technical information
  • Excellent understanding of purchasing practices, export control, and managing suppliers
  • A proven track record in developing a good working relationship with suppliers
  • MCIPS qualification or working towards or relevant experience
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
  • Experience of working with minimum supervision in a busy and demanding environment
  • Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines




About Company

Trescal is the global leader in calibration services, offering an array of industries a single source for measurement, repair and asset management across the globe. Starting in 1999, Trescal is an international group with over 6,000 employees across 33+ countries, 630 million Euro turnover servicing over 60,000 customers.

We drive environmental sustainability by minimizing our impact on climate, energy and waste. As a service company, we reduce our carbon footprint most notably through environmentally conscious actions at our sites and for our vehicle fleet. We aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.

Visit our Website @ www.trescal.com or follow us @ linkedin.com/company/trescal


DE&I

At Trescal we are proud to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer, we offer flexible working and are committed to recruiting based on talent without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Continuous development and training plan
  • 25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell days
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Trescal PerksHub
  • Employee well-being programme
  • Medical Health Cash Plan
  • Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym membership discounts

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