Procurement Officer - Derby, United Kingdom - LHH Recruitment Solutions

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We are working with an ambitious and growing international Manufacturing business-based South of Derby, a business that works with some of the globes largest specialist businesses in their field and has seen substantial growth over the last couple of yearsdue to increased demand and diversity of their products and devices.


Responsibilities of Procurement Officer

  • Create and issue Purchase orders to external suppliers inline with the production planning requirements
  • Progress chase orders to ensure timely deliveries to avoid delay
  • Negotiation of prices within the organisations supply chain
  • Create and strengthening internal department relationships
  • Resourcing of product, Innovation & selection of new suppliers
  • The ability to prioritise workload whilst managing conflicting demands
  • Perform detailed analysis on different solutions, scored on a comprehensive set of KPIs (service level, landed cost, working capital, industrial footprint)

Requirements of Procurement Officer

  • Build excellent customer relations to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Proven track record within purchasing or experience in a similar role preferable
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both face to face and via the telephone
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work within cross functional teams or projects
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel. Internal training of inhouse MRP system will be provided
  • Industry and product knowledge is an advantage

Benefits of Procurement Officer

  • Competitive Pension and Life Assurance package
  • Company contribution healthcare support scheme
  • Free onsite car park
  • 25 days annual leave after qualifying service
  • Career development in UK and across the Group

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