Procurement Officer

Kinetic PLC are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover) based in Nailsea. Are you an experienced Procurement Officer from an engineering or technical background? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supplier-facing role where negotiation, organisation, and problem-solving are key? If so, we'd love to hear from you! What you'll be doing: * Negotiating best cost and delivery with suppliers, placing and following up on POs for assigned commodities. * Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships to ensure smooth PO execution. * Managing problems and schedule changes to ensure on-time delivery. Updating ERP systems (Oracle) to ensure accurate planning. * Balancing tactical execution with strategic initiatives to drive cost and lead time reductions. * Supporting Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to improve product knowledge. * Participating in supplier performance reviews and contributing to projects. * Managing end-to-end procurement activities while applying sourcing policy and interfacing between suppliers and internal stakeholders. What we're looking for: * 2+ years of experience in a buying, sourcing, or procurement role within engineering or a related industry. * Self-starter, highly motivated, and process-oriented individual. * Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills. * Ability to work under pressure and handle challenges effectively. * Technical knowledge or background in electrical fields would be an advantage. * Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred). The details: * Location: Nailsea * Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (flexible start times) * Hybrid: 1 day remote working per week * Salary: £28.84 per hour If you're organised, service-oriented, and ready to step into a rewarding and flexible role - we'd love to hear from you! Kinetic Plc is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing, and technical sectors. Every application is treated with care and attention, and we aim to contact all candidates.