Salary: £40,000 + development pathway (CIPS support). Location: Somerset, On‑site with flexibility for 1 day WFH if essential.
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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