**Job Brief** We are searching for a well-organised, reliable procurement officer to oversee the purchasing activities of our company. The procurement officer's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the procurement process from order placement to delivery. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of supply chain management and an understanding of procurement processes. They should also have the ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships. **Responsibilities** * Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective. * Conduct supplier and product research to ensure the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules, and quality. * Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics. * Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts. * Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests. * Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary. * Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company. * Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements. **Qualifications** * Proven experience as a procurement officer or related position. * Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market. * Talent in negotiations and networking. * Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software. * Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers. * Experience in collecting and analysing data. * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. * BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration and/or Accounting qualification e.g. AAT * CIPS Level 4 highly desirable Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £27,500.00-£32,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Free parking * Health \& wellbeing programme * On-site parking * Private medical insurance * Transport links Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (preferred) Work Location: In person