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Procurement Officer
Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of an ecommerce business for a Procurement Officer in Leeds. This is a permanent position requiring you to be onsite 3 days per week.
The role:
As a Procurement Officer, you will support the procurement strategy and processes. This role involves more than just reducing costs and maintaining quality, it's about making a significant impact on our team and the broader business.
- You will identify opportunities for improvement and build strong relationships both internally and externally.
- Manage and maintain the purchase order policies and procedures, to make sure they're up to date and that they are being followed by the wider business.
- Source the best suppliers for us and negotiate with them to obtain the best possible pricing and terms.
- Manage relationships with our suppliers to make sure we have high levels of service.
- Work with our external legal advisors to review supplier contracts, especially around capital projects and consultancy agreements.
- Own and manage the purchase order system.
- Ensure we are compliant with any regulatory and legal requirements.
- Use procurement data to find cost-saving opportunities and efficiency's.
- Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, performance, and savings achieved.
We're looking for people who can show:
- Ideally experience in the eCommerce industry.
- Ideally, you'll hold some form of professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.
- Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to secure favourable terms.
- Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management.
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!
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