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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Barrow-In-Furness

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.

​Barrow-In-Furness

The town of Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria, England. It's home to around 73,000 people and the largest borough in the county.

Barrow-in-Furness is known for its steel industry, which makes up about a quarter of its economy but many of the world's largest oil companies have offices here due to the town's proximity to the North Sea oil rigs. Barrow-In-Furness is close to Sellafield, a centre for nuclear fuel reprocessing and nuclear decommissioning as well as the submarine facility at Faslane.

Barrow has a well-developed public transportation system, including buses and trains. The town has many bus routes that run throughout the day. There are also several train stations in and around Barrow that connect to various locations all over the country.

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