Procurement Officer in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

Proactive Perosnnel are seeking a reliable and proactive Procurement Officer to join our clients busy operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, acquiring, and managing goods, services, and materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their 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 requirements
• Raise and process all direct and indirect purchase orders in accordance with company procedures

Skills: 

• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate suppliers and optimize procurement processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to work independently and as part of a tea

Temporary on going assignments. 

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - 08:30am -17:00pm

Proposed salary: circa £32,000 - £34,000