Procurement Specialist

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Procurement Specialist for our client based in South Lanarkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant team on a full-time 10-month fixed-term contract. The role plays a key part in ensuring that purchasing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with operational needs. The successful candidate will develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring consistent delivery and value for money through strategic procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all purchases are made with a commercial focus, balancing cost and quality.
• Liaise with suppliers to track material deliveries and coordinate replacements for any rejected items.
• Perform general administration duties to support the procurement function.
• Manage returns of rejected materials and arrange suitable replacements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date price files.
• Run daily stock reports to support purchasing decisions.
• Handle office consumables orders efficiently.
• Maintain document control systems and processes.
• Create part numbers on Sage and update system records.
• Support the wider purchasing department with ad hoc tasks as required.
• Flexibility to occasionally undertake duties outside normal working hours.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role within a similar environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills.
• High level of administrative competence with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage, and ideally experience with MRP or CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Offering:

• Full-time, 10-month fixed-term contract.
• Monday to Thursday 8:15am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:15am – 1:00pm.
• Salary up to £27,000 per annum (pro rata for contract duration).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Company pension scheme.