Purchasing & Logistics Officer

Frontline Recruitment Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Purchasing & Logistics Officer in a fast-growing engineering firm. You will play a vital role in managing the acquisition of goods, optimizing logistics, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers a chance to lead a team, negotiate with suppliers, and enhance efficiency in a dynamic environment. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive under pressure, this role is perfect for you. Join a niche company where your contributions will make a significant impact on operations!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in purchasing and logistics roles.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition of goods and services, ensuring efficient material movement.
• Supervise team, addressing production issues and improving processes.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

1-3 years experience in a similar role

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to communicate in French

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP System

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Derby Ltd has a new vacancy for a Purchasing & Logistics Officer to be a key member of this small but fast-growing business located on the outskirts of Derby.

The Purchasing & Logistics Officer's role involves managing the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring efficient movement of materials, and managing inventory and transportation of products. The role includes sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, processing purchase orders, managing inventory, and optimizing logistics operations.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, pro-active and capable candidate with a confident approach to join a niche engineering firm.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing and Logistics Officer is responsible for ensuring that the production processes deliver quality products in a timely manner, managing all day-to-day manufacturing activities.

You will also provide direct supervision and leadership to the team, allocating work and communicating any issues, progress and achievements to the team. Anticipate, analyse, and diagnose production problems to coordinate corrective actions. Continuous assessment and improvement of processes, efficiency, utilisation, and productivity. Maintain compliance with all regulations including Health & Safety and Company rules and procedures.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Main Job Tasks

1. Preparing and processing purchase orders.
2. Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms.
3. Managing inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock and minimize waste.
4. Planning and coordinating transportation of materials.
5. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
6. Developing and implementing procurement and logistics strategies.

Education and Experience

1. 1-3 years experience in a similar role and industry.
2. Excellent communication skills in English required (speak, read and write); ability to communicate in French, considered an asset but not essential.
3. Excellent attention to detail.
4. Strong and effective negotiation skills.
5. Proven organizational and time management skills.
6. Ability to analyse complex situations and solve problems; demonstrated ability to make sound decisions.
7. Ability to multi-task, adapt and take initiative.
8. High tolerance for a fast-paced working environment and ability to effectively manage stress.
9. Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, etc.).
10. Ability to learn new systems and software with ease (e.g., ERP system).
11. Ability to maintain constant communication and collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., operations, customer service, etc.).

Key Competencies

1. Self-motivated
2. Outstanding communication skills
3. Competent IT skills
4. Must have own car and Full UK licence.