Procurement Officer

Firmin Recruit LTD; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Camberwell is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer/Manager to join their team. The role involves placing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and improving procurement processes. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment and be proficient in SAP.

Benefits

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in SAP and experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager by placing purchase orders and planning deliveries.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Continuously improve internal processes.

Skills

Negotiating

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Firmin Recruit is excited to be working with our long-established manufacturing client based in Camberwell, SE5. My client has been established for 49 years and is a growing business. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Officer/Manager to join their friendly team.

The company supplies a variety of customers, including manufacturing and retail sectors, and strives to stay ahead in the industry.

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Gym Membership, etc.

Location: This is an office-based role. Parking is not available; the nearest tube station is Denmark Hill.

The Role:

Your role will be to assist the Purchasing Manager by efficiently placing purchase orders and planning deliveries of raw materials to meet company and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including production, warehouse, planning, and sales teams.
• Find the best prices and services with suppliers, while exploring new supplier options.
• Continuously improve internal processes and procedures.

Suitable Candidate:

• Minimum of two years' experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in manufacturing procurement, proficient in SAP.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Excellent negotiating, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across departments.
• Effective communication skills for daily supplier interactions.
• Experience with purchasing raw materials, metals, and packaging.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with CRM experience in purchasing.

Note: Candidates must reside within a one-hour commute of the SE5 area.

If you meet these requirements and are interested, please send your CV for more information.

Firmin Recruit is an agency working on behalf of our client.