Procurement Specialist

CMC Markets Plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in London seeks a Procurement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency within the procurement function. The role involves managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and supporting various departments. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in procurement and strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement or supplier management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills required.
• Excellent organization and multitasking ability with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to the Senior Procurement Manager.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize supplier contracts.
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintain the supplier management framework.
• Support business areas with procurement activities including RFPs and supplier reviews.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor spend.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

Procurement Specialist page is loaded## Procurement Specialistlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: CMC4892**Procurement Specialist** to play a key role in driving operational excellence across our procurement function.In this pivotal position, you’ll act as a trusted partner to the business—managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting departments to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes. You’ll bring structure, insight, and collaboration to every stage of the procurement journey.### ### **What you’ll be doing*** Providing proactive administrative and operational support to the **Senior Procurement Manager**.* Reviewing, negotiating, and finalising supplier contracts in collaboration with **Legal** and other key stakeholders.* Managing supplier onboarding and maintaining the supplier management framework, ensuring appropriate segmentation and oversight.* Supporting business areas with procurement activities including RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier reviews.* Partnering with stakeholders to identify **cost optimisation opportunities** and monitor spend.* Guiding and supporting junior team members, promoting best practice in procurement processes and compliance.* Maintaining professional development to meet evolving regulatory and organisational requirements.### ### **What you’ll bring****Essential:*** 5+ years’ experience in procurement or supplier management.* Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.* Excellent organisation and multitasking ability, with meticulous attention to detail.* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Confidence working across all levels of the organisation.**Desirable:*** Experience in **sustainable procurement** practices.* Strong understanding of **IT procurement** and engagement with technology vendors.* Experience with **Software Asset Management**, vendor risk assessment, and due diligence.* Proven expertise in **contract and vendor management**.CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.CMC Markets is one of the world’s first ever fin-tech companies and was launched in 1989 to break down the barriers of financial trading and make trading accessible to everyone.Our mission is to use our award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and unparalleled client service to empower millions of people to have the best trading experience out there. Our clients can trade on thousands of instruments using the best technology, supported by sophisticated charting, competitive pricing and automated execution. We're trusted by investors globally, but also by banks, brokers, funds and trading desks though our top-tier liquidity institutional offering, enabling these businesses to expand into new markets and increase revenue potential. We were recently listed on the FTSE250, and our business continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to invest in our technology and our people.