Procurement Specialist at Fulkrum in Corby, Northamptonshire

Job description

• Our Corby Office is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning and Sourcing
• Manage day-to-day procurement requests for goods and services, including agency, inspection, supplier, subcontractor and partner requirements.
• Clarify specifications, scope, budget, timescales and approval requirements with internal stakeholders before approaching the market.
• Research the market, identify suitable suppliers, obtain comparable quotations and make evidence-based recommendations considering cost, quality, risk, capacity and service.
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, lead times and procurement terms within delegated authority, escalating material risks or exceptions appropriately.
• Supplier Onboarding and Agreements
• Coordinate supplier, partner and subcontractor onboarding in accordance with Fulkrum procedures, including due diligence, accreditation, insurance, information security and other risk-based checks.
• Coordinate NDAs, MOUs, supplier agreements, agency agreements and subcontractor agreements using approved templates and obtaining Legal or management review where required.
• Maintain complete supplier profiles, approval evidence, contractual records and registers, including renewal and expiry dates.
• Engage suppliers proactively before contract expiry and coordinate renewals, amendments or closures based on continuing business requirements and historical activity.
• Purchase Order and Procurement Control
• Coordinate purchase-order creation, approval, issue, amendment, budget monitoring, top-up and closure activities in line with agreed controls.
• Check that procurement commitments are supported by the correct approval, budget, quotation and contractual documentation before issue.
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, records and audit trails, and provide clear status updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Supplier Performance and Value
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed quality, cost, service and delivery requirements and coordinate follow-up or corrective action where needed.
• Support supplier reviews and maintain appropriate performance information to inform renewal and sourcing decisions.
• Identify and deliver proportionate cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities through negotiation, consolidation, benchmarking and improved buying practices.
• Governance and Continuous Improvement
• Maintain supplier risk information and support the development and consistent application of procurement policies, procedures and control matrices.
• Monitor compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations, escalating exceptions, conflicts of interest and control concerns promptly.
• Support internal and external audits and provide evidence of procurement decisions, approvals and supplier due diligence when requested.
• Improve procurement processes, templates, trackers and systems to increase efficiency, visibility and consistency across the business.
• Provide procurement input to wider business activity when requested; ownership of client bids and tenders remains with the Commercial team.

Requirements

• Practical experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management or contracts administration, with the ability to manage routine procurement activity independently.
• Working knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, quotation comparison, supplier due diligence, negotiation, purchase orders and contract administration.
• Experience working with supplier, subcontractor or agency agreements, NDAs or similar commercial documentation.
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge incomplete requests, unclear scope or non-compliant purchasing activity.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines, use initiative and manage competing priorities with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant procurement, finance or business systems.
• CIPS qualification, or active progress towards a relevant procurement qualification.
• Experience using an ERP, purchase-order or supplier-management system.
• Experience in energy, inspection, technical services, recruitment services or a comparable international business environment.
• Experience supporting procurement across more than one legal entity, business function or region.

Skills

Required

• Sound commercial judgement

Benefits

• This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Procurement Specialist to showcase their expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. At Fulkrum, you’ll make a tangible impact while advancing your career in the thriving global business sector.
• We offer a fantastic working environment with a highly engaged team and consistently high eNPS scores. Fulkrum's success in attracting new clients and expanding our global footprint is a testament to our excellence and dedication. We have regular reward and recognition initiatives, a social budget, and a refer-a-friend scheme to ensure our team feels valued and motivated.
• Join us to be part of a high-performing team with ample opportunities for skill enhancement and development. Be a part of our success story and contribute to our continued growth and innovation.
• Apply now and become a valued part of our growing team!