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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Middlesbrough

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.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is a large industrial town in North Yorkshire on the southern bank of the River Tees. It has a population of around 150,000. Middlesbrough is a cultural town with a strong musical heritage and is home to popular art galleries and theatres. Middlesbrough is only a short drive away from the North Yorkshire Moors and is very close to the coastline where there is access to lovely sandy beaches and flat promenades.

Middlesbrough was once at the forefront of steelmaking and shipbuilding but due to the decline of these industries the digital sector has emerged. Middlesbrough also remains prevalent in the engineering sector with the development of the Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park, a new base for innovative advanced manufacturing companies.

Middlesbrough’s main railway station is only a 5 minute walk from the city centre and has easy access to many locations including Leeds, York, Newcastle and Manchester. It is also accessible via the M6, M62, A66 and the A19.

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