Overview
Procurement Supervisor – Somerset On-site (with flexibility for 1 day WFH if essential)
GBP35,000 - 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.
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