Procurement Officer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a Procurement Officer based in Derby. The role involves managing purchase requisitions, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with governance. Candidates should have experience in procurement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This full-time position offers a salary up to £35,000 per year, flexible working options, and various company perks including a gym membership discount and a medical health cash plan.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing programme

Medical health cash plan

Gym membership discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within a procurement function in a technical/engineering/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase requisitions for goods and services.
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues and support negotiations.
• Maintain accurate data within the management system.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

MCIPS (desirable)

Job description

Procurement Officer

Location: Derby

£ up to £35,000 per year + Good Working Hours + Progression + Good Company Benefits.

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to join a company with an excellent reputation for looking after its staff, offering all employees training and known as experts within the industry? The company, with a global backdrop and specialist reputation, is known for its innovation and reliability in improving performance. A new, exciting opportunity has opened up within the office for a Procurement Specialist.

The Role

• Manage end‑to‑end purchase requisitions for goods and services, developing and maintaining tiers of approved suppliers while identifying new sources and managing contracts.
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements, attending monthly meetings and ensuring products are fit for purpose and reliably sourced.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues, support price negotiations, monitor vendor spend, and build strong supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate data within the management system for reporting and analysis, ensure adherence to company and customer governance, and manage Export Control compliance in line with legal requirements.

Full‑time permanent role, continuous development and training plan, 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Flexible working options and access to company perks: employee wellbeing programme & medical health cash plan, gym membership discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, pension and life assurance scheme.

The Person

• Experience within procurement function in a technical/engineering/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• MCIPS (desirable, not essential).

Reference Number: BBBH

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.