Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd in Blackburn is seeking a reliable Procurement Officer to join our busy operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, acquiring, and managing goods, services, and materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance.

Temporary on-going assignments, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00. Proposed salary: circa GBP32,000 - GBP34,000.

Responsibilities

• Identify suppliers, evaluate performance, and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, supplier selection, and cost savings.
• Work closely with internal departments such as finance, operations, production, and legal to align procurement activities with organizational needs.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and ensure adequate stock while minimizing inventory costs.
• Liaise with manufacturing partners and suppliers regarding production, order status, and shipping schedules to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
• Maintain and update the product order tracking, ensuring all information is accurate and orders are shipped on time
• Verify that packing lists, commercial invoices, and shipping documentation correspond with the agreed order schedule, and necessary import information
• Plan, coordinate, and arrange both air and sea freight shipments to meet delivery requirementsRaise and process all direct and indirect purchase orders in accordance with company procedures

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Procurement software

MS Office

Job description

Proactive Personnel Ltd in Blackburn is seeking a reliable Procurement Officer to join our busy operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, acquiring, and managing goods, services, and materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance.

Temporary on-going assignments, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00. Proposed salary: circa GBP32,000 - GBP34,000.