Procurement Officer

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· attends trade fairs, shows and demonstrations to research new product lines and suppliers, checks catalogues;

· keeps up with market trends and chooses products/services;

· assesses budgetary limitations and customer requirements and decides on quantity, type, range and quality of goods or services to be bought

· assesses bids from suppliers, finds suppliers and negotiates prices;

· helps negotiate contract with supplier and specifies details of goods or services required;

· looks at ways to improve supply networks, presents new ideas to senior management team;

· ensures that delivered items comply with order, monitors quality of incoming goods and returns unsatisfactory or faulty items, monitors performance and makes sure targets are met;

· works closely with merchandisers who allocate stock and develop sales forecasts;

· maintains records and prepares reports as necessary.

· Able to demonstrate at the interview stage, a full understanding of procurement process

· Ideally preferred applicants to have relevant experiences but new entrants will be considered if they have desire and ability to do the job

· Good oral and written presentation skills.

· Positive attitude with passion to manage stock orders.

· Provide evidence of education to at least a degree standard or equivalent.

· Bachelor’s degree in qualification or able to demonstrate work experience in the role.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Masters In Business Administration preferred but not essential

· Able to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels, including during difficult or challenging circumstances.

· Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.

· Ability to filter information and assess priorities effectively.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,600.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 26/02/2023
Reference ID: ACPC23