Key Account Procurement Specialist

Key Account Procurement Specialist

Abertillery

Up to £40'000

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client for an experienced Key Account Procurement Specialist to join their Purchasing & Supply Chain team.

This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for supporting a major strategic customer, managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, material availability, purchase orders and potential supply risks.

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary of £34'000 to £40'000
• Excellent training and development

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-day procurement relationship for a key customer.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with MRP and customer demand.
• Monitor supplier delivery dates, acknowledgements and outstanding orders.
• Manage material shortages, supplier delays and supply issues through to resolution.
• Provide customers with clear updates on material availability, lead times and potential supply risks.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with Planning and Operations to ensure material availability supports production requirements.
• Liaise with Engineering on component changes, obsolescence, substitutions and NPI.
• Monitor and challenge supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Support supplier negotiations, cost-reduction activities and alternative sourcing.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and take proactive action to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within ERP/MRP systems.

Essential:

• Previous experience within Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially aware and confident challenging suppliers.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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