Procurement Supervisor

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern drinks manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to join their procurement function in Shepton Mallet, UK. This role involves managing purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and supporting procurement projects that improve supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement or supply chain within an operational setting, possesses strong Excel skills, and is detail-oriented. The position offers the chance to work in a purpose-driven environment focused on sustainability and continuous development through CIPS support.

Benefits

CIPS support for professional development

Opportunity for project ownership

Engagement in sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or buying in an operational environment.
• Comfortable with POs and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage POs, onboarding suppliers, and keep documentation accurate.
• Support tenders and supplier evaluations.
• Compile and analyze supplier performance data.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier liaison

Data-driven reporting

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organized working style

Clear communication

Curiosity and proactivity

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Job description

Overview

Procurement Supervisor – Somerset On-site (with flexibility for 1 day WFH if essential)

GBP35,000 - 40,000 + development pathway (CIPS support)

A modern drinks manufacturer is expanding its procurement function as part of wider growth and sustainability plans. The business produces its own brands and also bottles for other well-known drinks companies, so procurement sits right at the heart of operations.

If you're working in procurement or supply chain and want to join a team that treats circularity, quality and continuous improvement as core business, this is a strong step forward.

The role

You'll work alongside the Head of Procurement to run efficient, compliant purchasing and support projects that improve how the supply chain operates. It's hands-on, production-facing, and data-led.

Key responsibilities

• Raise, process and manage POs in line with policy
• Onboard suppliers and keep documentation accurate and audit-ready
• Support tenders and administer RFQs and supplier evaluations
• Handle day-to-day supplier queries and escalate where needed
• Compile and analyse spend/savings/supplier performance data
• Produce clear reports for the Head of Procurement and stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy, BRC and ESG standards
• Support contract admin and controlled document management
• Track supplier performance and help resolve non-conformances
• Contribute to cost-saving, waste-reduction and process improvement projects
• Support implementation of new procurement tools/ERP functionality

What we\'re looking for

• Experience in procurement, supply chain or buying within an operational environment
• Comfortable with POs, supplier liaison and data-driven reporting
• Strong Excel skills; confident in turning data into useful insight
• High attention to detail and organised, methodical working style
• Clear communicator; able to work with production, finance and ops
• Curious, proactive and comfortable being on-site around manufacturing
• Keen on professional development (CIPS support available)

Advantageous

• FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing background
• Exposure to tendering, supplier performance tracking or CI/lean
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Why this role

• Work directly with an ambitious Head of Procurement in a growing team
• Be part of sustainability-led change (circularity, waste-stream optimisation, renewable energy use)
• Broad, end-to-end exposure across purchasing, suppliers and production
• Clear development path with CIPS support and project ownership
• Purpose-driven environment where procurement is a value creator, not just cost control

Interested? Please apply with your CV or contact Tom at Anderson Cole for a confidential chat.