Strategic Purchasing Officer — Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain

WB Power Services Ltd; Langley Mill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions provider in the UK is seeking a driven and motivated Purchasing Officer to join their rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, strong procurement skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus statutory, and private healthcare among other benefits. If you are service-oriented and enjoy working autonomously, this is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of procurement in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

25 Days holiday plus statutory

Private healthcare

Death in Service

Outstanding employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word etc.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for the new Procurement function.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Process purchase requests and place purchase orders with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Service orientation

Education

Procurement or Supply/Chain qualification (CIPS)

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

A leading power solutions provider in the UK is seeking a driven and motivated Purchasing Officer to join their rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, strong procurement skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus statutory, and private healthcare among other benefits. If you are service-oriented and enjoy working autonomously, this is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of procurement in a dynamic organization.