Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer Permanent | Office-based | £30,000–£40,000 DOE We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced, commercially minded Procurement Officer to join their business in a key stand-alone role. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive procurement professional with strong negotiation skills and the confidence to take ownership of purchasing activities. With approximately 90% of products sourced from their parent company in Italy, the role requires someone who can build strong supplier relationships, communicate professionally and ensure purchasing operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage day-to-day purchasing, purchase orders and stock replenishment. * Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules to secure best value. * Manage relationships with the Italian parent company and other suppliers. * Monitor orders and deliveries, resolving supply or quality issues. * Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency. * Maintain accurate procurement records and liaise with internal teams.

About You

* Proven experience in procurement or purchasing. * Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness. * Professional, articulate and an excellent communicator. * Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented. * Confident working independently and managing competing priorities. * Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems. Experience with international suppliers or import-led supply chains would be advantageous. Interested? If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence commercial outcomes and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!). Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application