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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Inverness

Procurement Specialist

​A Procurement Specialist in the engineering sector is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities and sourcing materials required for engineering projects. The role utilises supply chain management skills and an understanding of the engineering market to negotiate contracts, manage vendors and ensure cost-efficiency.

To excel in this field, you must possess sound understanding of procurement principles, excellent negotiation abilities, and a strong analytical mindset. Academic qualifications such as a degree (or equivalent) in engineering, business, or supply chain management are typically preferred when seeking work as a Procurement Specialist.

Prior experience in procurement, preferably within the engineering industry, is required. Employers search for Procurement Specialist candidates demonstrating solid supplier relationships, practical knowledge of purchasing strategies, and a record of achieving significant cost savings.

Inverness

​Inverness is the capital city of the Highlands and the most northerly city in the UK. It has a population of around 45,000 people and sits on the banks of the River Ness.

Inverness is home to power stations and various oil and gas exploration companies. It is also an important centre for engineering with companies specialising in turbines, boilers, ship engines and generators, used in local fishing and fish farms or for generating electricity.

The transport in and around Inverness is excellent. There are regular buses and trains as well as a ferry to the islands. The coastal towns of Invergordon, Fortrose and Cromarty are also easily reached by road or ferry from Inverness.