Procurement Officer

Creagh Concrete; Toome; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Creagh Concrete is seeking a Procurement Officer to be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials essential for manufacturing and construction operations. The ideal candidate will ensure cost-effective procurement and maintain supplier relationships while complying with company standards. Responsibilities include negotiating purchases, managing procurement documentation, and collaborating with various departments to align on needs. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and services.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production.
• Process purchase orders and manage procurement documentation.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain database.
• Collaborate with internal departments for purchasing needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in procurement.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Job description

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, goods, and services essential for our manufacturing and construction operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement, supplier relationship management, and compliance with company standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and services in line with company cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships to ensure reliable and consistent supply chains.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production and logistics teams to enable timely replenishment.
• Process purchase orders, manage procurement documentation, and ensure accuracy in records.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain an approved supplier database.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and procurement efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.