Procurement Officer

Vanrath are delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Procurement Officer for a large and expanding company within the Lisburn area on a temp to perm basis.

What's in it for you?

• Salary - £30,000 - £33,000 (with opportunities for performance related pay)
• 30 days annual leave
• 32 hours p/w 8am to 5pm Mon - Thurs.
• Growing company
• Life Insurance Policy
• Company Sick Pay

About your next employer

You will be joining the expanding procurement team. The purpose of the role is to resource suppliers, negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to source goods and services as efficiently as possible, to support the needs of the overall business.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise sourcing and supplier selection processes.
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement within the procurement function.
• Liaising with other departments e.g., production, operations, and finance to align procurement activities with business needs efficiently.
• Procure goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Work with the Head of Procurement in managing supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards, to enable evaluation.
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
• Extend supplier networking by building, maintaining, and managing supplier relationships.
• Provide analysis/reports on costs for both new and existing suppliers.
• Compile data relating to supplier performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure adequate stock levels while minimising carrying costs.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, including communication and negotiation of resolution to any supply problems, which may impact the business.
• Management of Brexit customs paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
• Stay updated with market trends, industry developments, and regulatory requirements to inform procurement decisions.
• Any other duties deemed necessary, agreed by the Head of Procurement.

About you

Essential:

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, or a supply chain role.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Packages.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the procurement team.
• Willingness to be flexible to suit business needs.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy work schedule.

Desirable:

• Driven individual with experience working in procurement function.
• Knowledge of procurement processes with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Product knowledge of precast concrete products.
• Experience in meeting KPIs and targets.
• Full driving license.

To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.