Procurement Specialist

Appello Careline Limited; New Milton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive procurement organization in New Milton seeks a Procurement Specialist to secure quality goods and services while managing costs. The role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of procurement experience and a degree in a relevant field, along with strong negotiation and data analysis skills. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum and allows hybrid work options.

Benefits

161 hours holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on groceries and shopping

24/7 employee assistance programme

Family and friends’ discounts

Pension Scheme with company match

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a Procurement team.
• Proven negotiation skills for pricing and contracts.
• Understanding of supply chain theory.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers through market research.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for long‑term value.
• Monitor supplier performance against SLAs.
• Track key procurement KPIs including cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

MS Dynamics

Excel

Job description

🤝PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Join us in a role where every negotiation counts. As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll secure quality goods and services while keeping costs tight and performance high.

🕰️Hours: 35 hours per week

📅Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00

💸Salary: up to £45,000 per annum dependant on experience

📍Location: Hybrid- New Milton 3 days office 2 days wfh

📆Start Date : Spring 2026

🌍This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.

Appello Perks

• 161 hours holiday rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• We offer you discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• 24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app!
• Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products
• Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched
• Free on-site parking

ABOUT YOU

You’re an experienced procurement professional, ideally with 2–5 years working within a Procurement team, and you’re confident negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier terms. You bring a solid foundation of technical knowledge supported by a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, and you may also have or be working toward a CIPS qualification.

You have strong negotiation and contract‑management skills, backed by the ability to analyse data, interpret cost models, and make commercially sound decisions. You’re comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems such as MS Dynamics and have excellent knowledge of Excel and MS tools, able to create and understand detailed spreadsheets with ease. Your communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving abilities allow you to work effectively across the business, and a wider understanding of supply chain theory is a plus.

Personally, you’re motivated, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure, with the ability to influence at all levels. You approach your work with drive and professionalism and are always focused on achieving the best outcomes for the organisation.

THE ROLE

In this role, you’ll source and evaluate suppliers through thorough market research and capability assessments, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to secure long‑term value using structured RFI/RFQ and tendering processes. You’ll build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance against agreed SLAs and ensuring consistent delivery. By analysing spend data, you’ll identify opportunities to optimise cost and support supply‑risk mitigation strategies, such as dual sourcing or consolidation. You’ll ensure all procurement activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements, working closely with teams across the organisation to support operational needs. You’ll track and report key procurement KPIs, including cost savings and supplier performance, and collaborate closely with the Procurement Manager on broader departmental priorities.

READY TO APPLY

If you are interested in this role please upload your CV and answer a few questions about yourself

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an exciting time at the Appello group - we are a company on the move and now is a perfect time to join our team. You’ll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is continuing to expand.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinion, race, sex, marital status, age or disability.

If you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the careers Team on 01425 626337.