Procurement Officer

• Supplier and Subcontractor Governance: Develop and apply prequalification criteria
• Carry out evaluations, audits, and ongoing compliance checks
• Maintain the approved supplier and subcontractor database
• Onboarding and Documentation: Facilitate the onboarding of new suppliers
• Ensure documentation, agreements, and records are complete and accurate
• Provide guidance on company standards and expectations
• Performance Monitoring and Issue Resolution: Track supplier performance (lead times, delivery, quality)
• Address non-compliance proactively and constructively
• Maintain accurate audit trails and performance records
• Category Management and Procurement Activities: Support category strategies to strengthen value and resilience
• Conduct market research and manage RFQs
• Assist with implementing contracts and supply agreements
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Build positive relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Act as a primary contact for queries, negotiations, and escalations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activity with business needs
• Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Produce clear reports on supplier performance, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Analyse procurement data to support decision-making
• Contribute to initiatives such as supplier rationalisation, inventory reduction, and NPI projects

• Experience in procurement, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with procurement processes, governance, and supplier performance management
• Ability to interpret MRP messages, manage purchase orders, and maintain accurate ERP data
• Capable of managing direct and indirect spend, RFQs, and supplier negotiations
• Comfortable analysing procurement data, creating KPIs, and identifying performance trends
• Experience in supplier auditing, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of master data management (lead times, MOQs, pricing)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, process-driven, customer-focused, and proactive
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders and managing priorities effectively
• A team player who follows tasks through to completion and continuously seeks improvement

Exposure to NPI processes or inventory reduction initiatives is welcomed

• Growth & Development: Opportunities to stretch your skills through meaningful, collaborative work
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Flexible Working: Hybrid and office-based options to suit your lifestyle
• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
• Health & Security: Private Health Insurance (after one year) and company pension
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme to help lower your carbon footprint
• Community Impact: Paid volunteering days and regular team events
• Dog-Friendly Offices: Some of our spaces, including HQ, welcome four-legged friends