Procurement Executive

At DDG Group as a result of continued expansion and continued on-going success within the UK and overseas, we are seeking a dynamic Procurement Executive.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performing all procurement activities including purchasing and procurement
- Liaising with the Project Manager and Office Team at all times
- Sourcing, engaging and negotiating reliable suppliers and vendors
- Reviewing existing contracts, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Approving purchase orders, organising and confirming delivery of goods and services.
- Performing risk assessments on potential purchases and agreements
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Overseeing track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods
- Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
- Preparing procurement/order reports
- The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
- Delivery and lead timeline
- Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
- Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business

**Skills**
- Strong project management skills
- Financial and numerical skills
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships
- Management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

We really care about personal development so this role will offer an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career, but also to make a real impact and difference to the service we provide to our clients.

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aylesford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 2 years (required)
- Purchasing: 3 years (required)