Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location - Batley
Full time Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7am - 5.15pm or 6am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday
Salary: £28k per annum (depending on experience)

Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, components, and services required for furniture manufacturing. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining high quality standards, reliable supplier relationships, and uninterrupted production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials such as wood, metal, fabrics, foams, finishes, packaging, and hardware
Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance
Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms to achieve best value
Create and manage purchase orders in line with production schedules and inventory requirements
Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues
Collaborate closely with Production, Design, Quality, and Inventory teams
Track market trends, material availability, and price fluctuations
Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or sustainability
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier documentation Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Procurement, or a related field - preferred.
CIPS qualification (Or working towards) - preferred
Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within manufacturing or furniture production
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Familiarity with materials used in furniture manufacturing
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications

Experience sourcing sustainable or FSC-certified materials
Knowledge of international sourcing and logistics
CIPS certification or working toward professional procurement qualifications
Experience managing multiple suppliers across different material categories Key Competencies

Cost-conscious decision-making
Attention to detail
Commercial awareness
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
Ethical and sustainable sourcing mindset What We Offer

A friendly and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional development. Full trained given if needed
On-site parking and modern office - with onsite café
25 days holidays plus stats
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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