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Procurement Officer

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join a successful manufacturer based in Witham. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits include:

• Holiday allowance

• Company pension

• Free local parking

• Employee of the Month awards

• Long-term service awards for every five years of service

• Membership in an Employee Owned Trust after one year, with profit-related bonuses

This is a full-time, office-based, permanent position. Unfortunately, part-time, hybrid, or remote working options are not available. Working hours are Monday to Friday:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00

• Friday: 08:30 – 16:30

(With a one-hour lunch break each day)

Ongoing training will be provided on in house procedures and systems.

Procurement Officer – Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for:

• Using internal systems to accurately order products based on sales forecasts

• Monitoring stock availability and wastage, proactively reducing shortfalls

• Ensuring 100% stock availability, including seasonal and promotional items

• Investigating supply issues and working with suppliers to prevent future disruptions

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams

• Managing purchase orders and ensuring efficient order quantities

• Reviewing invoice queries and assisting with supplier credit claims

• Collaborating with various departments to align supply chain processes

• Handling procurement for production, sales, and service materials

• Managing safety stock, supplier contracts, and compliance monitoring

• Supporting production scheduling based on customer demand and stock levels

What We’re Looking For:

To be successful in this Procurement Officer role, you will need:

• At least 3+ years of procurement, supply chain, or production planning experience in a high-volume environment

• Strong understanding of customer service, purchasing, manufacturing, and finance

• Experience in capacity forecasting, supply chain management, and stock control

• Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn new software

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• High level of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

• A proactive approach to learning and professional development

If you are an experienced Procurement Officer looking to take the next step in your career with a thriving company, we would love to hear from you! Apply today