Supplying into a variety of customers including retail and foodservice, this established business always strives to be ahead of the curve.
About the Procurement Officer job
Your role will be to assist the Purchasing Manager by efficiently placing purchase orders and planning deliveries of raw materials to meet the needs of the company and its customer base.
Key tasks
1. Have effective working relationships with all internal stakeholders, e.g., production, warehouse, planning, and sales.
2. Find the best possible prices and services with suppliers while also identifying new suppliers.
3. Continuously work to improve internal processes and procedures.
4. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
About You
* Experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in Food Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
* Proven track record in purchasing within the manufacturing industry and proficiency in using SAP for procurement processes.
* Success in managing supplier relationships.
* Good commercial and business acumen.
* Strong negotiating skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team across multiple departments.
More details
The Procurement Officer position (ref 8885) offers a salary of approximately £40,000, depending on experience. The site is located in Kent and is accessible from Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Orpington, Croydon, Reigate, and Aylesford. The company provides a comprehensive package including life assurance and a generous pension scheme. Additional training and qualifications are also available. Working hours are Monday to Friday during office hours.
Additional Information
Possible alternative job titles include Food Manufacturing Buying Jobs, Purchasing Jobs, Raw Materials Buyer, Ingredients Buyer, Procurement Jobs, Food Industry Jobs, and Food Manufacturing Jobs.
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