Job Specifications
Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd
Location: Warwickshire / Coventry (Hybrid options available)
Duration: 12 – 13 Month Rolling Contract
Rate: £36.50 – £44.00 per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella)
Work Pattern: 40 Hours Per Week | Monday – Friday
Employment Requirement: Full right to work in the UK without the need of sponsorship currently or in the future.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Procurement Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert across various departments, including Indirect Procurement, Engine & Driveline, and Chassis & BIW. This role is responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle of both direct materials (raw materials, production parts) and indirect services (IT, travel, facilities, retail environment). You will work with a high degree of independence to manage large-scale projects, drive cost efficiency, and ensure seamless acquisition of goods and services essential to global manufacturing and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead the full sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, supplier selection, and high-stakes negotiation of pricing and commercial terms.
Category Management: Take ownership of specific categories (e.g., Retail Environment, MRO, or Chassis components), implementing sourcing strategies focused on sustainability and value for money.
Contract & Supplier Management: Draft, review, and manage robust commercial contracts while driving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to ensure KPI and SLA compliance.
Operational Excellence: Oversee order processing and solve complex supply chain disruptions or technical specification challenges.
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance, work delegation, and peer reviews for junior procurement professionals and para-professionals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and global external partners to align procurement with business goals.
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience: Minimum 3+ years (Senior roles 5+) of professional procurement experience, ideally within Automotive, Aerospace, or high-volume Manufacturing.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of RFx management, cost analysis, and legal risk mitigation.
Systems: Proficiency in enterprise ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Ariba) and advanced MS Excel.
Adaptability: Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and pivot strategies based on shifting business priorities.
Communication: Strong influencing skills with the ability to communicate across different cultures and global time zones.
Education & Qualifications:
Degree: Degree-level education in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
Certification: CIPS Level 4 or above (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is highly desirable
About the Company
Envisage Recruitment combines decades of sector-led expertise with the agility of a modern talent partner. As part of the Envisage Group, we go beyond traditional recruitment--leveraging deep-rooted industry connections in Automotive, Engineering, Aerospace, and Future Mobility to deliver candidates who don't just fit roles but drive progress.
Our unique advantage? Integrated solutions. From talent sourcing to project support, we offer flexible workspace, equipment, and specialist teams--tailored for short-term surges or lo...
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