PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Indirect Procurement Specialist, based in Thurnscoe UK. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130+ countries and 8 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.
We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
Supporting the Indirect Procurement Lead, this role provides an opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career within Procurement. The role supports supplier management, compliant purchasing, and cost control activities while gaining experience across procurement processes and governance practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Indirect Procurement Lead by providing administrative and operational support across procurement activities
- Assist with the end-to-end procurement process across indirect spend categories
- Support supplier sourcing, quotation comparisons, and contract administration
- Maintain supplier records, contracts, and compliance documentation
- Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Check pricing against agreed terms and support invoice query resolution
- Assist with monitoring supplier performance and KPI tracking
- Support tender preparation and supplier evaluation activities
- Assist with procurement reporting and spend analysis
- Support internal audits and governance requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or supplier management
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with stakeholder engagement experience
- Understanding of procurement processes and compliance controls
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COMPANY AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
Skills Required
- Graduate level or with 2-3 years relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail and analytically minded
- Good Excel skills
- Organised and proactive
- Strong communication skills
What We Do
Formed in 1904, Portwest is firmly established as a leader in the design and manufacture of high quality Workwear, Footwear and PPE. Excellent quality, very competitive pricing and large stock holding ensures we offer a market leading service to all our customers. With distribution throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the USA, supported by factories in the Far East our unique collection of safety apparel and PPE protects people all over the world in many diverse industries and situations. Service highlights Our stock levels are at an all-time high and our innovative operations ensure all orders are picked, packed and ready for dispatch accurately and on-time. With over 1500 individual product lines, Portwest are truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety apparel and PPE requirements. Contact Us For contact details on your nearest Portwest office please visit: https://www.portwest.com/contacts Portwest Headquarters: Portwest House IDA Industrial Park Westport Co Mayo F28 FY88 Ireland Tel: +353 98 26411 Email: [email protected]
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