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