Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sittingbourne England
- Date: 19 hours ago
Description:
About the opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer/Buyer to take ownership of purchasing and supply chain activities within an established manufacturing business.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director and working closely with the Managing Director, this is a standalone role offering a high level of autonomy and responsibility. The position would suit an experienced procurement professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where they can make a genuine impact.
The Role:
You'll take ownership of the purchasing and supply chain function, ensuring the business is equipped with the right suppliers, at the right cost, delivering the right quality.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in aligning supply with demand, improving performance, and supporting long-term business growth.
In particular, you will:
Manage the day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing, supply agreements and service levels
Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
Analyse purchasing data and supplier performance
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies Who we are looking for:
Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management (manufacturing / FMCG preferred)
Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
Commercial mindset with a focus on cost and value
Data-driven and comfortable working with analytics and forecasting
Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environmentWhy you will love working here:
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Employee perks and wellbeing supportIf you have the right attributes, skillset and feel you will be able to add value, then what are you waiting for...hit that apply button to find out more