Full job descriptionProcurement Specialist
*Location: Crawley
*Job Type: Full-time Office Based
*Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a growing team supporting high-profile projects within the mining sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and international procurement activities You will play a key role in managing the end-to-end procurement process, sourcing a diverse range of products, from large-scale capital equipment such as dumper trucks and heavy machinery through to essential operational components and consumables.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Negotiate, source, and obtain materials, equipment, and services, ensuring competitive pricing without compromising quality.
*Liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure quotes are secured and successfully delivered.
*Provide customers with proposals that meet their exact technical and commercial requirements, ensuring compliance, competitiveness, clarity, and comprehensiveness.
*Fully understand customer needs and exact requirements before proceeding with orders or enquiries.
*Execute and manage supplier contracts in accordance with guidelines to optimise cost, service, quality, and capital.
*Evaluate and select suppliers based on credibility, capability, commercial, technical, and delivery criteria, aligning with customer requirements.
*Assess RFQs to ensure quotes are technically and commercially compliant.
*Accurately record all information and ensure all tasks are actioned in a timely and professional manner, including confirmation of sales orders and handover to expediting with the correct documentation.
*Undertake any other tasks as required, commensurate with the role.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience in the mining industry or related fields.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
*Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills.
*Strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of incoterms.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
*Additional language skills, particularly Portuguese or French, are advantageous due to the international nature of the business.
Benefits:
*Office-based role with flexible working hours (options: 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, or 9am-5pm).
*37.5 hours per week.
*Parking available.
*Workplace pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
*Gym membership subsidy.
*Group Life Insurance (death in service).
*21 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday after 1 year of service.


If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible.