Procurement Supervisor Somerset | On-site (with flexibility for 1 day WFH if essential) £40,000 development pathway (CIPS support) A modern drinks manufacturer is expanding its procurement function as part of wider growth and sustainability plans. The business produces its own brands and also bottles for other well-known drinks companies, so procurement sits right at the heart of operations. If you're working in procurement or supply chain and want to join a team that treats circularity, quality and continuous improvement as core business, this is a strong step forward. The role You'll work alongside the Head of Procurement to run efficient, compliant purchasing and support projects that improve how the supply chain operates. It's hands-on, production-facing, and data-led. Key responsibilities - Raise, process and manage POs in line with policy - Onboard suppliers and keep documentation accurate and audit-ready - Support tenders and administer RFQs and supplier evaluations - Handle day-to-day supplier queries and escalate where needed - Compile and analyse spend/savings/supplier performance data - Produce clear reports for the Head of Procurement and stakeholders - Maintain compliance with procurement policy, BRC and ESG standards - Support contract admin and controlled document management - Track supplier performance and help resolve non-conformances - Contribute to cost-saving, waste-reduction and process improvement projects - Support implementation of new procurement tools/ERP functionality What we're looking for - Experience in procurement, supply chain or buying within an operational environment - Comfortable with POs, supplier liaison and data-driven reporting - Strong Excel skills; confident in turning data into useful insight - High attention to detail and organised, methodical working style - Clear communicator; able to work with production, finance and ops - Curious, proactive and comfortable being on-site around manufacturing - Keen on professional development (CIPS support available) Advantageous - FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing background - Exposure to tendering, supplier performance tracking or CI/lean - Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) Why this role - Work directly with an ambitious Head of Procurement in a growing team - Be part of sustainability-led change (circularity, waste-stream optimisation, renewable energy use) - Broad, end-to-end exposure across purchasing, suppliers and production - Clear development path with CIPS support and project ownership - Purpose-driven environment where procurement is a value creator, not just cost control Interested? Please apply with your CV or contact Tom at Anderson Cole for a confidential chat