Procurement Officer

Vero HR

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Sittingbourne

£40,000 - £45,000/annum

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

About the opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer/Buyer to take ownership of purchasing and supply chain activities within an established manufacturing business.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director and working closely with the Managing Director, this is a standalone role offering a high level of autonomy and responsibility. The position would suit an experienced procurement professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where they can make a genuine impact.

The Role:

You’ll take ownership of the purchasing and supply chain function, ensuring the business is equipped with the right suppliers, at the right cost, delivering the right quality.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll play a key role in aligning supply with demand, improving performance, and supporting long-term business growth.

In particular, you will:

Manage the day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities

Build and maintain effective supplier relationships

Negotiate pricing, supply agreements and service levels

Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain

Analyse purchasing data and supplier performance

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply

Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies

Who we are looking for:

Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management (manufacturing / FMCG preferred)

Strong negotiation and supplier management capability

Commercial mindset with a focus on cost and value

Data-driven and comfortable working with analytics and forecasting

Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools

Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders

Proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment

Why you will love working here:

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee perks and wellbeing support

If you have the right attributes, skillset and feel you will be able to add value, then what are you waiting for…hit that apply button to find out more!

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