Procurement And Logistics Officer

Prime Appointments; Witham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in the Witham area seeks a full-time Procurement and Logistics Officer for maternity cover. This role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory, and providing logistics support. Salary ranges from £34,000 to £36,000 based on experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in procurement and a strong understanding of supply chain operations. Friendly work environment and great training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Full training and supported handover

Friendly, collaborative working environment

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or production planning.
• Strong understanding of stock control, lead times, and supplier management.
• Experience in logistics, transport planning, or fleet coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders in line with demand and forecasts.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and investigate supply issues.
• Assist with transport planning and liaise with logistics partners.

Skills

Purchasing and procurement experience

Stock control knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Procurement and Logistics Officer to join their team on a full-time maternity cover contract (37 hours per week) for up to 12 months. This role is expected to start towards the end of January 2026 and is paying £34,000 - £36,000 per annum depending on experience.

This position is working Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, with a 1-hour lunch each day.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Raising and managing purchase orders in line with demand, forecasts and stock levels.
• Maintaining optimum inventory levels, including MOQ and safety stock planning.
• Investigating supply issues, shortages and delivery discrepancies.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams across production, finance and customer service.
• Supporting invoice queries, credits and weekly/month-end purchasing tasks.
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Contributing to cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements.

Planning & Coordination

• Assisting with production scheduling based on customer orders, capacity and material availability.
• Updating ERP/MRP systems with accurate scheduling and availability information.
• Preparing reports, forecasts and KPIs for internal stakeholders.
• Escalating issues that may impact customer delivery or capacity.

Logistics Support

• Assisting with transport planning, delivery scheduling and route coordination.
• Supporting fleet administration including documentation, compliance checks and driver communication (training will be provided).
• Liaising with external logistics partners when required.
• Producing and maintaining delivery notes and associated administration.

General Administration

• Completing documentation, scanning, data entry and general system updates.
• Ensuring all work aligns with quality, health & safety and environmental standards.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Procurement and Logistics Officer position:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing and procurement, supply chain or production planning.
• Strong understanding of stock control, lead times and supplier management.
• Confident user of Excel with the ability to learn new systems quickly (MRP/ERP experience essential).
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and trends.
• Experience in logistics, transport planning or fleet coordination (desirable, not essential - training provided).
• Proactive, methodical and able to work under tight deadlines.

Great benefits of working for this company include:

• Full training and supported handover
• Opportunity to expand procurement and logistics skills
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• Free onsite parking

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Procurement and Logistics Officer position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs