Procurement Officer
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Also at this level: Purchasing Manager, Director of Purchasing, Materials Manager, Commodity Manager, Director of Materials, Director of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, Supply Chain Manager

Salary: £40-85k per year

Job Description

This is often a head office position. You may not actually buy anything, but you will certainly be heavily involved in negotiating best deals for the company, including prices, delivery arrangements, and specification (this tends to be very detailed).

You will be responsible for resourcing everything for the business, establishing the precise requirements in consultation with the heads of department, identifying potential sources and suppliers, and dealing with any problems relating to the products and services.

The range of products and services you will be dealing with is very wide, from teaspoons to vintage wines, from hired linen to disposables, cleaning supplies and equipment, service contracts (e.g. for lifts, gas equipment, fire and emergency equipment, contract cleaning), stationery, furniture and furnishings, and equipment hired for one-off events (e.g. marquees).

You will need to be an excellent communicator, with first class negotiating skills, yet have the charm of a diplomat when you are asking suppliers to deliver the impossible, or there is a late change to requirements.

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  • Need to have good business skills
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