Procurement Specialist

Are you a Procurement Specialist looking for your next challenge?
With two to three years of experience in a similar role working with existing and new service suppliers, you'll thrive in our collaborative environment as a valued team player.
About the RoleAs a Procurement Specialist at Whistl, you will be developing comprehensive sourcing strategies for relevant spend categories in close collaboration with stakeholders to identify sustainable savings opportunities and create compelling business cases approved by our senior management team. You will also create RFPs and manage projects from creation to completion.
You'll deliver benefits through effective execution and stakeholder engagement, manage supplier relationships to minimise risks and negotiate contracts to maximise opportunities.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and drive success in procurement, Whistl is the perfect place for you to grow and excel.
BenefitsEnhanced annual leave entitlement, starting at 31 days Access to our prestige Benefits and Rewards Portal Long service rewards, both financial and leave-basedHealth cash planLife Assurance SchemeCareer development opportunitiesAccess to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.
Additional InformationThis Procurement Specialist role will involve travel to our other sites and off-site meetings. Therefore, your own car and driving licence will be required.
Essential SkillsStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficient negotiation abilities with suppliers, employing analytical approaches.Excellent organisational skills for prioritising tasks and managing deadlines.Consistent production of accurate work with attention to detail.An understanding of project governance and financial planning and proficiency in interpreting financial and performance data.Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.Ability to handle confidential information professionally.Up-to-date understanding of best practices and demonstrable experience in best practice sourcing.IT literacy, including MS Office proficiency.A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories and familiarity with procurement tools such as eRFx, eAuctions & Spend Analytics.Educated to degree level or equivalent.Desirable SkillsCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
About CompanyWhy Whistl?
We are the UK's leading delivery management company, providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across business mail, parcels, fulfilment and doordrop media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services, handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.
We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to deliver excellence to our customers.
We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeding our business and personal development goals.
We are a family of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.
We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.
Due to the nature of our business, this role may be subject to a DBS check.