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About the Company

Our client is a growing organisation operating within the environmental and sustainability sector, supporting businesses in reducing waste, improving resource efficiency, and contributing to a more circular economy.

With a strong operational footprint and a focus on innovation, the company works across multiple sites to help transform materials and processes in a way that minimises environmental impact and maximises value recovery. They are committed to continuous improvement, responsible sourcing, and embedding sustainable practices across their operations.

The Role

This is a commercially focused procurement role responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services across a multi-site operation.

You’ll play a key role in delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and driving procurement best practice across both regional and site-level operations. The position offers strong exposure to operational stakeholders and the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions in a complex, asset-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Source and procure goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements.
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• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
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• Partner with operational teams to manage demand planning and stock availability.
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• Lead sourcing activities including RFx processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
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• Manage spend across OPEX, consumables, services, and selected CapEx & MRO categories.
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• Support supplier consolidation and regional tendering initiatives.
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• Work closely with site teams to optimise inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
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• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple operational sites.
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• Improve contract compliance and reduce off-contract spend.
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• Monitor supplier performance and manage ongoing commercial relationships.
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• Use data and analytics to support decision-making and drive procurement performance.
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• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks.
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• Track and report on savings, spend under management, and key procurement KPIs.
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About You

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• 4–8 years’ experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles
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• Experience within waste management, recycling, utilities, logistics, manufacturing, or other heavy industries with heavy machinery and MRO categories is highly desirable
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• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings
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• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
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• Confident working in multi-site, decentralised environments
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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
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• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience); CIPS (or equivalent) desirable
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Benefits:

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• Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in central London office location.
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• Company Penson - Matched up to 7% amounting to total of 14%+ combined contributions.
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• Cycle To Work Scheme
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