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