Procurement Specialist | Indirect Spend

East Riding of Yorkshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Procurement Specialist Indirect Spend

Due to continued business growth and an expanding portfolio of strategic projects we are creating an additional opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to oversee a major spend area worth approximately 200 million annually within the indirect spend category. This role focuses on delivering value for money cost savings and strategic supply solutions that support the businesss operational needs and growth plans.

You will lead and support sourcing activities negotiate contracts manage supplier relationships and work closely with stakeholders across the business to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.

Why join Howdens as a Procurement Specialist:

The opportunity to work on high-value high-impact procurement projects
Exposure to a wide range of categories and senior stakeholders
A role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
The chance to shape long-term supplier relationships and deliver measurable business benefits

What will I be doing as a Procurement Specialist

Strategic Procurement Support the development of the Indirect Procurement strategy. Manage tenders RFQs and benchmarking exercises; evaluate supplier proposals; and make commercially sound recommendations aligned with the business needs
Category Management Manage sourcing and ongoing management of indirect categories ensuring spend is optimised and suppliers deliver maximum value
Negotiation & Contracting Negotiate commercial terms working with legal and procurement colleagues to ensure robust contracts are in place
Supplier Relationship Management Build strong relationships with key suppliers monitoring performance identifying improvements and ensuring service levels meet business needs
Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements challenge current supply strategies and develop innovative sourcing solutions
Continuous Improvement Drive year-on-year improvements in cost service and quality

What we are looking for:

Indirect procurement experience
Strong negotiation skills with proven commercial acumen
Solid understanding of contract law and commercial contracts
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable

What we can offer you:

Competitive salary annual bonus
Excellent pension scheme (matched company contribution of up to 12%)
Free daily meal at on on-site canteen
25 days holiday bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays
Share save scheme
Exceptional reward and recognition events

About us:

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan we continue to build on our 2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That along with a competitive salary development opportunities and exciting rewards is among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.

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Procurement Specialist Indirect SpendDue to continued business growth and an expanding portfolio of strategic projects we are creating an additional opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to oversee a major spend area worth approximately 200 million annually within the indirect spe...

Procurement Specialist Indirect Spend

Why join Howdens as a Procurement Specialist:

The opportunity to work on high-value high-impact procurement projects
Exposure to a wide range of categories and senior stakeholders
A role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
The chance to shape long-term supplier relationships and deliver measurable business benefits

What will I be doing as a Procurement Specialist

Strategic Procurement Support the development of the Indirect Procurement strategy. Manage tenders RFQs and benchmarking exercises; evaluate supplier proposals; and make commercially sound recommendations aligned with the business needs
Category Management Manage sourcing and ongoing management of indirect categories ensuring spend is optimised and suppliers deliver maximum value
Negotiation & Contracting Negotiate commercial terms working with legal and procurement colleagues to ensure robust contracts are in place
Supplier Relationship Management Build strong relationships with key suppliers monitoring performance identifying improvements and ensuring service levels meet business needs
Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements challenge current supply strategies and develop innovative sourcing solutions
Continuous Improvement Drive year-on-year improvements in cost service and quality

What we are looking for: