Procurement Specialist ( MSP / Staffing industry )

Company Description

Working at Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) is more than just a job. It’s a career. It’s a community of people who invest in your development and empower you to blaze your own trail. Each of us is here to create real, measurable impact that moves needles. We operate beyond "roles" or "jobs" to realize the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a bigger idea. Because we believe that when you build a workforce that’s designed to harness human enterprise, you design a workforce that’s built for impact.

At AGS, we help companies all over the world transform their people into a competitive advantage. It’s not about filling seats. It’s about designing workforces to meet missions and unleash the most transformative power in business today: The power of human enterprise.

With services around the globe, we have a point of view on the future of work that enables us to be a transformative partner in the way work gets done for our clients’ organizations. Meeting clients where they are, we design a plan and guide them along a transformational journey, applying bold actions and diverse minds to solve the most complex challenges – from permanent and extended workforce management to services procurement, consulting, direct sourcing and our Universal Workforce Model™.

We also represent over 100 countries and speak dozens of languages. So as you’re building relationships and doing your job, you’ll be exposed to other cultures and advancement opportunities while expanding your knowledge of global markets and strategies.

Job Description

Based in Glasgow or in London, we are currently looking to hire Procurement Specialists with an estimated start date of early October.

As a key member of our procurement team, you will demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to operational excellence whilst supporting our business objectives through strategic sourcing and contract management. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting end-to-end procurement projects, including vendor selection, proposal analysis, contract negotiation, and commercial terms assessment to maximise business value and ensure cost-effectiveness
• Developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor representatives, providing transparent communication and managing expectations throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Coordinating contract construction, negotiation, and evaluation whilst identifying potential risks and proactively implementing mitigation strategies with management
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed terms, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Implement and refine procurement processes, policies, and methodologies whilst maintaining comprehensive documentation and records to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• Demonstrable knowledge and proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
• Comprehensive understanding of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle and best practice methodologies
• Strong contract negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable commercial terms
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across all organisational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex procurement concepts clearly
• Exceptional organisational abilities and time management skills, capable of managing multiple competing priorities
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a methodical, detail-oriented approach

**Desirable Skills and Experience:**

• Knowledge of Vendor Management Systems (VMS) or procurement software platforms
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent professional certification

Additional Information

At AGS we operate a hybrid working policy – we recognise individuals want the flexibility of working from home but with the option to be in an office when needed. Our UK AGS office locations are Bracknell, London and Birmingham with client site locations across the UK. If you’re lucky enough to be within a commutable distance of one of our AGS collaborative offices, this will be your allocated work home but you’ll still have the piece of mind to flex your working week accordingly. On occasion some of our job adverts will state an in-office/on-site need but rest assured you’ll be with a wonderful team to work, develop and grow.

We want everyone to be able to perform at their best during our recruitment process and as a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who best meet the minimum or essential criteria for the role. We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible to all, so if you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently, please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will do our best to make suitable arrangements.