Indirect Procurement Specialist

Description:

Procurement Specialist for manufacturing and distribution organisation based near Aberdare

Your New Company

Hays are delighted to be partnering with a leading international manufacturing and distribution organisation headquartered in South Wales to recruit an experienced Indirects Procurement Specialist. Operating across multiple international markets, the organisation is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth.This is a newly created opportunity offering significant scope to influence procurement strategy, drive commercial value, and establish best practice procurement processes across the wider business.

Your New Role

As Procurement Specialist, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories including logistics and carriage, IT and systems, facilities management, utilities, and professional services. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, strengthening supplier performance, and mitigating commercial risk.Initially supporting UK operations, the role will also contribute to procurement initiatives across international subsidiaries, providing an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing procurement strategies across key spend categories
Identifying and delivering sustainable cost-saving initiatives
Managing supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation and performance
Leading contract negotiations, renewals and supplier reviews
Monitoring supplier compliance and mitigating commercial risk
Producing spend analysis and procurement performance reports for senior stakeholders
Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities through procurement insights
Building strong relationships across Finance, IT, HR, Regulatory and Operational teams
Promoting ethical sourcing, sustainability initiatives and procurement governance best practice
Supporting the development of procurement processes and standards across the wider groupWhat You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven procurement experience within a UK commercial environment
A strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings and commercial value
Experience managing indirect spend categories and supplier relationships
Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of UK commercial and procurement compliance requirements
Experience of ERP or procurement systems, ideally SAP Business One or similarWhat You'll Get in Return

In return, you'll join a forward-thinking and growing organisation where procurement is recognised as a key business function. You'll have the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to business performance across both UK and international operations.The organisation offers a salary up to £50k, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your up-to-date CV, or contact Hays Procurement & Supply Chain for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed).

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)