About the job Our client is a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. They have over 65 years experience of producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. They are constantly growing, evolving and attempting to improve. As a result, they are now searching for a key individual to help them design, improve, support and make their processes more agile. They are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist who has industry experience in manufacturing or components. You will be providing expertise in category management and procurement activities across the growing business. Whoever is successful in this opportunity will work closely with divisional group and business teams. Responsibilities Implement and manage robust strategic (3-18 month) commodity plans with all relevant stakeholders Gather relevant market intelligence to support the business with insightful commercial information Work with key stakeholders to define opportunities and deliver the benefits Apply a fact-based and insight-led approach to recommendations put forward to the business Help drive sustainability and ESG agenda across procurement function and category Execute value for money decision making through spend leverage, cost benchmarking and through the negotiation of favourable terms and fact-based recommendations Ensure and mitigate business risk across the commodity portfolio Support the NPI process and develop ..... full job details .....