Job title: Supply Chain Specialist

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Start date: Immediate

Duration: 31/12/2025 (Extension possible beyond this)

Pay rate: £23.66 - £29.53, depending on experience, PAYE/Umbrella.

Location: Gloucester Business Park

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 5 days

Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation require a Supply Chain Specialist to join their team based at Gloucester Business Park

Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:

Ideally, a minimum of 3 years' experience working within a procurement and/or similar environment
Possess a high standard of Procurement competence in key areas of sourcing, process knowledge, contracting skills and supplier management. Good negotiation skills that drive positive business outcomes and ability to influence at all levels.
Good project management skills, product awareness, commercial acumen, financial awareness, risk and opportunity management
Demonstrate exemplary business acumen.
Works on own initiative with minimal supervision and with responsibility for delivery, escalating concerns.
Ability to utilise the collective experience and knowledge within the team to deliver effective solutions.
Ability to build, grow and influence networks, outside of own team, to support collaboratively working.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Utilising all available information to prioritise workload and communicate this effectively to stakeholders when required.
Very good interpersonal skills that support collaborative stakeholder relationships.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Likely to possess CIPS L4/5 qualification, working towards or equivalent standard.
Role information:

Procurement Management:

Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
Ensure supply chain risks are understood, managed and communicate.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement and administrative functions.
Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Streamline workflows to optimise resource utilisation.

Compliance:

Ensure procurement activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants