Procurement Officer

Cats; Chelwood Common; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Learning and development

Salary Finance

Eye care vouchers

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Cats is hiring a Procurement Officer to join the Finance and Strategy directorate. The role is remote with a 27.5-hour week and a permanent contract. You will manage procurement processes, engage suppliers, and handle tenders and POs, ensuring value and compliance.

You'll work with internal stakeholders, use Excel and the standard Microsoft 365 suite, and contribute to monthly reporting while supporting cost-effective sourcing for the charity and its cat welfare work.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a procurement role.
• Experience of working with external suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound experience of using and working with finance and purchasing systems.
• Experience of working with contractual documentation.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Methodical in your work with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes
• Identify and engage with new suppliers
• Seek quotations and gather necessary supplier information
• Conduct due diligence on potential and existing suppliers
• Run competitive tenders for both new and existing requirements
• Approve purchase orders in line with procurement policies
• Represent the Head of Procurement in meetings as needed
• Assist in preparing and presenting monthly reports

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Team: Procurement

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 27.5 hours per week, over five days

Salary: Up to £30,578.69 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Procurement Officer:

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes
• Identify and engage with new suppliers
• Seek quotations and gather necessary supplier information
• Conduct due diligence on potential and existing suppliers
• Run competitive tenders for both new and existing requirements
• Approve purchase orders in line with procurement policies
• Represent the Head of Procurement in meetings as needed
• Assist in preparing and presenting monthly reports

About the Procurement team:

The Procurement Team sits within our Finance and Strategy directorate and is responsible for supporting the Charity to help as many cats as possible, by ensuring that all donated money is spent effectively and efficiently. The Procurement team are pivotal to supporting the Charity to reduce supply chain risk and ensuring that processes are fair and transparent, so that contracts represent a combination of working with the most suitable suppliers and delivering the best value.

What we’re looking for in our Procurement Officer:

• At least three years’ experience in a procurement role
• Experience of working with and influencing external suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Sound experience of using and working with finance and purchasing systems
• Experience of working with contractual documentation
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word and Outlook
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Methodical in your work with excellent attention to detail

What we can offer you:

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
• Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
• Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services
• Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health

Learn more about our full reward package here

Application closing date: 22nd November 2026

Virtual interview date: 9th & 10th December 2026

Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

• Anonymised application form
• Video screening
• Virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.