About JohnCrane: Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

About Smiths Group: At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

Would you like to directly impact production flow and develop supplier relationships in the field of subcontracted services? Join us as an Operational Procurement Specialist!

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage procurement of subcontracted services (e.g. coating, EDM, heat treatment, grinding).
• Create and maintain purchase orders through to delivery, ensuring 3-way match (PO, delivery, invoice).
• Oversee logistics and ensure timely order deliveries.
• Act as escalation point for supplier issues (collaborating with PSC and local teams).
• Monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support planning and operations by expediting urgent orders.
• Identify cost savings, improve cash flow and negotiate with suppliers.
• Support onboarding and documentation of subcontractors.
• Contribute to procurement KPIs and cost savings targets.

What we expect:

• Experience in direct/technical purchasing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or process industries (Oil & Gas is a plus).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers on improvement plans.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to influence key processes and supplier relationships.
• Work in an international environment with growth potential.
• Support for professional development and procurement tools.

Are you ready for this challenge? Send us your CV and join our team!