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Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Peterborough, UK
Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (Depending on Experience)

Interaction Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing business in the specialist vehicle conversion industry to recruit for a Senior Procurement Specialist.

We are offering:

• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

• Company events and a supportive team culture

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to step into a leadership-focused role. As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will oversee strategic procurement operations while managing and mentoring one team member — making it a perfect next step for someone aspiring to move into management.

You’ll take ownership of supplier relationships, cost control, and procurement strategy, helping to drive business growth and operational efficiency within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with business objectives

• Identify and evaluate domestic and international suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

• Lead supplier performance reviews and negotiate contracts and pricing agreements

Cost Management

• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and cost opportunities

Team Support & Development

• Manage and mentor one procurement team member

• Help build a collaborative, high-performance procurement function

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement practices meet company policies and industry regulations

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, production, and project teams to support business objectives

• Ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing for projects

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement/purchasing role, ideally in manufacturing or automotive

• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and time-management abilities

• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office

• Ambitious and proactive with a desire to grow into a leadership role

Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply today and be part of a business where your expertise and leadership potential will be recognised and developed. If you have any questions regarding the role, please get in touch with Nathan or Kara in the Commerical Team at Interaction in Peterborough 01733 558 877

Contact information

Kara Wright