Procurement Officer

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa; Camberley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pest control services provider in Camberley is seeking a Procurement Officer to analyze spending data and strengthen supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has a minimum of one year's experience in procurement, strong analytical and communication skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Excel. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000, with additional bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a company committed to employee development and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus and commission schemes

Relocation package

Private healthcare scheme

Company pension scheme

EAP available 24/7

Long service recognition

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a procurement role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Confident in handling difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse spending data to identify cost savings.
• Manage key suppliers and internal processes.
• Build strong relations with stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing supplier spending analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Rentokil Initial Procurement Officer

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join our dedicated team at the Camberley office. If you have previous experience in procurement and enjoy analysing information and building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil Initial?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £30,000 to £35,000 DOE.
• Bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Discount scheme, bonus and career opportunities.
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work‑Life Balance: Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (37.5hr week).
• Industry‑Leading Training: Receive top‑notch training to support our customers' needs.

The Role

As a Procurement Officer, you will analyse spending data to identify cost savings and efficiencies across the Rentokil Initial businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring key suppliers are managed under contracts.
• Supporting supplier management on key suppliers.
• Running tenders and informal market pricing benchmarking.
• Managing internal processes related to data gathering.
• Building and maintaining strong relations with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Provide support when required on the management of the waste category.
• Ensuring supplier management information is sent within contracted timeframes.
• Managing internal trackers.
• Sourcing a range of diverse and sustainable products and services.
• Conducting ongoing supplier spending analysis.
• Working with legal colleagues to negotiate draft contracts on service‑level agreements.
• Tracking and reporting on critical supplier contract performances.
• Travel to suppliers.

Requirements

• One year minimum experience in a previous procurement role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Confident in handling difficult conversations.
• Strong people skills with the ability to negotiate and build rapport with people at all levels.
• Excellent team player.
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for.
• Full driving licence.

Benefits

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.
• Salary grading system – linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Leads Commission scheme available – although this isn’t a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition – includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

About Us

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

Equal Opportunity

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.