Are you an experienced Procurement Officer ready to drive sustainable procurement solutions and create a greener UK?

As a compensation we offer basic salary of £37,135, plus Company Car, up to 10% Annual Bonus, Company Pension, 25 Holiday Days + Banking Holiday, Benefits Catalogue.
We'll help you progress, and develop yourself further, and will support you with creating a development plan to achieve that.

What will I be doing?

You'll act as a single point of contact for procurement in your assigned area, purchasing Indirect goods, managing a portfolio of suppliers and supporting strategic sourcing to achieve cost-effective, compliant solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Managing the full end-to-end procurement process across delegated categories
• Leading supplier negotiations and contract development for local and international suppliers
• Supporting supplier due diligence, performance monitoring, and risk management
• Producing tender and procurement plans, and managing competitive tenders
• Liaising with internal customers to understand requirements and align procurement activity
• Managing imports, pricing updates, and supplier data within procurement systems
• Reporting on cost savings, supplier performance, and sustainability metrics
• Supporting strategic procurement and European/global projects as required
• Attending supplier meetings and representing procurement at operational reviews

Willingness to travel within the UK (frequently) and Europe (occasionally), including overnight stays.

What are the requirements?

• Demonstrable procurement experience managing your own categories or supplier portfolios
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills
• Ability to manage complex procurement tasks from concept to contract award
• Experience in competitive tendering and contract development
• Knowledge of importing goods and INCOTERMS is desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with procurement systems preferred
• MCIPS qualified or working towards is desirable
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently with excellent attention to detail

Full UK driving licence and good IT skills are essential for this role.

Who we are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there's never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking - and have the qualities we're looking for - you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
We reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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