Procurement Specialist
ElementLocation not specified
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world.
Job Description
The Procurement Specialist delivers tactical and operational procurement activity across defined categories, managing licensing, renewals, and supplier relationships. The role acts as a link between strategic procurement leadership and day-to-day operational delivery, ensuring compliance, value for money, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial operations
- Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel essential; Power BI desirable)
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and contracts within defined categories or cost centres
- Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance, and risk controls
- Good understanding of RFQs, negotiation techniques, and basic contract terminology
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience using procurement, ERP, or contract management systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, Business World, Unit4, SAP)
- Desirable experience in technology, licensing, or services procurement
- CIPS Level 3 or above (or working towards)
- Experience contributing to continuous improvement or system implementation projects
Benefits
- A defined procurement remit with category ownership
- Opportunities to develop into strategic procurement work over time
- Hands-on responsibility for contracts, suppliers, and business engagement
- Exposure to reporting, systems, and process improvement initiatives
