Role: 2x assistant buyers and 1x lead Buyer
Location: Central Bristol
Salary: £28,000 – £42,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Profit share bonus, support for professional qualifications
We are hiring for three key roles within our growing Procurement Team:
A Procurement Officer / Buyer to lead operational procurement and supplier strategy
An Assistant Procurement Officer / Buyer to support tactical sourcing and orderbook management.
Both roles sit within a Bristol-based Engineering & Defence SME delivering complex manufacturing and critical services to Rolls Royce and the MoD.
Following recent MoD contract wins, we're expanding our supply chain capability to support growth.
We welcome applicants from Defence or Engineering backgrounds who thrive in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments.
You'll be joining a small, inclusive team where your impact will be visible and valued.
Procurement Officer (Lead Level)Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day procurement operations and supplier performance oversight
* Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
* Negotiate terms, contracts, and KPIs with suppliers
* Support tendering and sourcing aligned to project deliverables
* Drive ERP accuracy, pricing integrity, and orderbook performance
* Resolve supply chain risks and critical path issues
* Contribute to strategic sourcing and pricing portfolio development
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years' procurement experience (Defence sector preferred)
• Degree-level qualification (or working towards)
* CIPS membership desirable
* Strong ERP/MRP skills (IFS preferred)
* Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Assistant Procurement Officer (Entry/Mid-Level)Key Responsibilities:
* Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders
* Prepare and review RFQs, recommend preferred suppliers
* Maintain supplier relationships and support performance improvement
* Manage goods-in and invoice queries
* Ensure ERP data accuracy and pricing validity
* Support tendering and sourcing alongside Procurement Manager
* Assist in resolving supply chain bottlenecks
Requirements:
* Degree-level qualification (or working towards)
* Project management experience in procurement (Defence sector preferred)
* APM membership desirable
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills
* Microsoft Project familiarity (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth.
You'll be supported with funded qualifications, a competitive salary, and a profit share scheme. We're committed to work-life balance and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Send your CV to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have a UK British passport as this is a defence client
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person