Procurement Specialist
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,000-50,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Trafford Park, M17 1EH |
| Company: | Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 748 |
Summary
Job Advert
Procurement Specialist
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an increase on completion of 6 month probation.
Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Halo ARC Bognor Regis
Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 35 established accident repair centres across the UK and we
are still growing.
Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in
Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and
employee packages!
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our industry-leading Accident Repair Centre business. You will play a pivotal
role in shaping the Procurement Department and support the Procurement Manager in evolving procurement frameworks and implementing
strategies. You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing goods & services for the organisation and for supporting the
strategic direction of the procurement function.
You will report to and work closely with the Procurement Manager. You will work in a modern fast paced environment, transforming
the Procurement Department and be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships and overseeing the entire
procurement process.
We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want
you to be a part of it!
The role will include, but is not limited to the following:
* Building a world-class Procurement function to support the growth of UK’s fastest-growing accident repair business.
* Oversee daily procurement operations across all active sites
* Setting up procurement frameworks for new site launches, including approved suppliers, budgets and stock lists
* Working closely with Procurement and Finance to forecast spend, track budgets and identify trend variations
* Leveraging Halo’s growth to negotiate stronger commercial terms and support the Procurement Manager
* Manage & develop a junior buyer with a focus on supplier consolidation & process improvement
* Support the Procurement Manager creating, reviewing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
* Reviewing purchasing data to ensure value through Total Cost Ownership (TCO)
* Driving a centralised procurement function through– Share point, automation and AI
* Ensuring clean, accurate PO processes and supplier compliance with contractual terms
* Comfortable working in a fast paced, results driven environment
What we are looking for?
* 5+ years’ experience supplier negotiations and drafting up SLA’s
* Highly motivated individual with the ability to think and act at pace
* Strong understanding of contract management & supplier management
* Proven ability to analyse spend data, cost control and drive efficiencies
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
* Proficient in IT and technology – SAP would be advantageous
* A forward thinking, collaborative team player who has experience working to tight project deadlines
* Experience working to budgets and ensuring purchases align to financial plans
* UK Driving Licence - small amount of travel required to support growth (new site openings)
Our Values
Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.
Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.
Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t.
And most importantly, always be extraordinary.
Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a
people thinking business, we know that it’s our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an
excellent package and environment.
* Accredited Living Wage Employer.
* Employee assistance programme for you and your family.
* Health and wellbeing apps.
* Cycle scheme.
* Gym discounts.
* Retail and restaurant discount and cashback.
* Life Insurance.
* Health Insurance.
* VirtualGP.
* Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity.
* Free fruit and pizza.
* Refer a friend bonus incentive.
* Employee recognition rewards.
* Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
* Discounted LV insurance.
* Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks.
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
* We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression.
* Pension contributions.
* Work within a modern and clean working environment.
* And we are always open to hearing what our people want!
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all
candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences
and can be themselves.
To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via
vacancies@haloarc.co.uk [vacancies@haloarc.co.uk] or call 01243 546185, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
Procurement Specialist
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an increase on completion of 6 month probation.
Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Halo ARC Bognor Regis
Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 35 established accident repair centres across the UK and we
are still growing.
Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in
Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and
employee packages!
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our industry-leading Accident Repair Centre business. You will play a pivotal
role in shaping the Procurement Department and support the Procurement Manager in evolving procurement frameworks and implementing
strategies. You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing goods & services for the organisation and for supporting the
strategic direction of the procurement function.
You will report to and work closely with the Procurement Manager. You will work in a modern fast paced environment, transforming
the Procurement Department and be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships and overseeing the entire
procurement process.
We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want
you to be a part of it!
The role will include, but is not limited to the following:
* Building a world-class Procurement function to support the growth of UK’s fastest-growing accident repair business.
* Oversee daily procurement operations across all active sites
* Setting up procurement frameworks for new site launches, including approved suppliers, budgets and stock lists
* Working closely with Procurement and Finance to forecast spend, track budgets and identify trend variations
* Leveraging Halo’s growth to negotiate stronger commercial terms and support the Procurement Manager
* Manage & develop a junior buyer with a focus on supplier consolidation & process improvement
* Support the Procurement Manager creating, reviewing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
* Reviewing purchasing data to ensure value through Total Cost Ownership (TCO)
* Driving a centralised procurement function through– Share point, automation and AI
* Ensuring clean, accurate PO processes and supplier compliance with contractual terms
* Comfortable working in a fast paced, results driven environment
What we are looking for?
* 5+ years’ experience supplier negotiations and drafting up SLA’s
* Highly motivated individual with the ability to think and act at pace
* Strong understanding of contract management & supplier management
* Proven ability to analyse spend data, cost control and drive efficiencies
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
* Proficient in IT and technology – SAP would be advantageous
* A forward thinking, collaborative team player who has experience working to tight project deadlines
* Experience working to budgets and ensuring purchases align to financial plans
* UK Driving Licence - small amount of travel required to support growth (new site openings)
Our Values
Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.
Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.
Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t.
And most importantly, always be extraordinary.
Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a
people thinking business, we know that it’s our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an
excellent package and environment.
* Accredited Living Wage Employer.
* Employee assistance programme for you and your family.
* Health and wellbeing apps.
* Cycle scheme.
* Gym discounts.
* Retail and restaurant discount and cashback.
* Life Insurance.
* Health Insurance.
* VirtualGP.
* Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity.
* Free fruit and pizza.
* Refer a friend bonus incentive.
* Employee recognition rewards.
* Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
* Discounted LV insurance.
* Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks.
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
* We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression.
* Pension contributions.
* Work within a modern and clean working environment.
* And we are always open to hearing what our people want!
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all
candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences
and can be themselves.
To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via
vacancies@haloarc.co.uk [vacancies@haloarc.co.uk] or call 01243 546185, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.