Procurement Officer
Location: Radstock
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Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Office-based
Robert Half LTD are working with an organisation who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join their team, in a standalone procurement role, based in Radstock. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.
The Role
As Procurement Officer, you will support the delivery of an effective and compliant procurement function, ensuring value for money and high standards of service. You will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, providing procurement advice and support across multiple areas of the business.
The successful candidate will be comfortable managing their own workload autonomously while contributing positively to wider organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end procurement activities in line with organisational policies and procedures
* Build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues
* Support tendering and quotation processes, ensuring compliance and best practice
* Review, develop, and enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
* Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting data
* Analyse procurement information and produce reports using Microsoft Excel
* Support contract management and supplier performance monitoring
* Ensure procurement activities deliver value for money and mitigate risk
About You
You will be an organised and motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills. You should be confident working independently and capable of managing competing priorities effectively.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a procurement or purchasing role
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
* Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads effectively
* Experience creating, reviewing, and improving processes
* Strong systems skills and confidence learning new software
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable
* Experience working within the public sector or local government environment
* Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, frameworks and compliance requirements
What We Offer
* Salary circa £40,000
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and organisational development
* Stable, office-based role within a growing team
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