Commercial Procurement Logistics Officer
1 week ago
Basic salary up to £30,000 plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)
5 hours, Monday to Friday only
Packaging distribution
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.
Working as a member of our local procurement team in Gloucester, you will support efficient procurement processes to meet sales and profit targets. Responsibilities shall include sourcing products at competitive prices, ensuring quality, and meeting delivery timelines. Collaborating closely with our internal and sales teams, you will adhere to and uphold our procurement strategies whilst negotiating terms with suppliers to drive operational efficiency. Monitoring market trends and supplier performance, you will identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimisation, contributing to the organisation's competitiveness and profitability.
Support the management and development of the Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) supplier base to deliver maximum service at the lowest cost.
Negotiate prices and service agreements with local suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
Liaise with the Category Manager and Procurement Manager to align RDC procurement strategy with company objectives.
Ensure that RDC purchasing transactions are carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner, administering purchase orders and associated administration efficiently.
Source alternative suppliers when necessary to diversify supplier base and mitigate risks.
Monitor quality and service levels regularly to maintain high standards and address any issues promptly.
Develop awareness of the profit implications of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stock, and take appropriate actions to minimise losses.
Work in partnership with the Logistics and Warehouse team to optimise stock holding volumes and ensure efficient inventory management.
Negotiate discounts based on volumes with local suppliers to maximise margin and profitability.
Experience of working within a fast-paced purchasing environment with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Varied exposure to product sourcing across a range of local & national suppliers
IT/PC literate with solid competency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet
Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics and/or other sourcing software packages
Minimum 18 months buying experience within a commercial purchasing/procurement environment
Experience in prior role of close inter-department working (i.e. with sales/purchasing)
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: -
~25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
~ Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
~ Contributory pension scheme
~ Free parking at most of our site locations
~ Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles
~ Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
~ Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
~ Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
~ Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
~ Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
~ Long service awards (5-40 years)
~ Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
~ O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
~ Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility is a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both inhouse expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognized, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) & the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); so there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you long term.
We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
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