Junior Procurement Specialist

Type: Trainee
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Junior Procurement Specialist – FMCG Award-Winning Conglomerate

Location: West Midlands

Commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Derby, Milton Keynes, Burton-Upon-Trent, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa, Wolverhampton, Walsall

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Hybrid Working (3 days a week in the office)

To apply, please contact Jack at

• Elevate Procurement Excellence: Provide expert assistance in a range of essential procurement tasks, including sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and award recommendations.
• Forge Strategic Alliances: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to pinpoint company needs and drive the creation of impactful category management strategies.
• Unleash Growth Potential: Harness the power of market and spend data analysis to uncover lucrative opportunities for commercial expansion. Present your insights to inform category planning and sourcing strategies, driving tangible business growth.

• Solid experience in procurement, with a preference for FMCG or Retail backgrounds, although this is not mandatory.
• Familiarity with the contracting and tendering process, including drafting, and negotiating. While knowledge of contract law and terminology is beneficial, it’s not a prerequisite.
• Strong academic foundation, having studied to A-Level standard and either completed or in pursuit of a CIPS qualification.

This is a hybrid role, where you will be based 3 days a week (or as many more as you prefer) at their headquarters in the West Midlands, and the rest from home.

For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at

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