Procurement Specialist

H9 Technical Recruitment are hiring for a Procurement Specialist (Development, Plant and Vehicles to work for our EfW client to be responsible for assisting the Procurement Manager in the development and implementation of procurement policy and procedures and to provide procurement advice, ensuring the health and safety of staff, approved suppliers / contractors, the minimisation of impact to the environment and achieving expectations in terms of service and quality. Role and Responsibilities: Manage the procurement of a variety of plant and vehicle requirements, maintaining standards and all relevant regulatory requirements, management of the supplier base and appropriate contracts / terms and conditions. Support for new bid development, encompassing the evaluation of pricing matrices and recommendations for optimal solutions. This includes typical areas such as vehicles, plant, containers, bins, PPE, and signage. Support mobilisation projects for new contracts, covering typical areas such as vehicles, plant, containers, bins, PPE, and signage. Collaborate with Operations teams to offer guidance and support for the procurement of new or replacement plant and vehicles, ensuring alignment with business needs. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant technological developments and industry best practice relating to plant and commercial vehicles. Identify opportunities to effect common purchasing, secure synergies and create value through procurement initiatives. Assist in the identification of suitable suppliers, preparation of specification, contracts, and evaluation criteria for all tenders in accordance with group policies. Review quotations and negotiate prices with key suppliers. Provide advice on suitable contracts for the procurement of key projects and assist in technical review of projects ensuring feasibility and cost effectiveness. Identify and pursue opportunities to implement group-wide contracts (where of benefit to business) Review of current contracts / agreements to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness. Assist in the development of procurement policies and procedures Provide support, advice, and training to business managers in respect of all procurement activities. Integration, review, and maintenance of group supplier base, maximising efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Work closely with the SHEQ team to ensure suppliers comply with group requirements in respect of health & safety and environmental issues. Manage supplier relationships to achieve maximum efficiency / benefit. Address and resolve procurement problems, challenging under-performing suppliers and taking robust action to remedy issues / prevent recurrence. Monitor and analyse all purchasing activity Identify, pursue, and deliver cost savings and efficiencies. Assist in the development of business systems and processes to deliver effective procurement. Manage ad-hoc procurement issues