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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Wakefield

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.

​Wakefield

Wakefield is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It sits on the River Calder and the eastern edge of the Pennines, which has a population of around 150,000 people. Wakefield has lots of things to see and do including the Nook Gallery, Wakefield Cathedral and the Fossil Grove.

Wakefield has a rich industrial past; the manufacturing sector is very important to the city but Wakefield is also seeing strong growth in the creative sector and has become well known for high-quality design work.

Wakefield is well located for most areas of central and southern England by road, rail or air, there are buses, taxis and trains, as well as the Metro, which includes the tram system.

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