Procurement and Logistics Officer

5 days ago

Witham, United Kingdom Prime Appointments Full time

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Procurement and Logistics Officer to join their team on a full-time maternity cover contract (37 hours per week) for up to 12 months. This role is expected to start towards the end of January 2026 and is paying £34,000 - £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
This position is working Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, with a 1-hour lunch each day.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
Procurement & Supply Chain
* Raising and managing purchase orders in line with demand, forecasts and stock levels.
* Maintaining optimum inventory levels, including MOQ and safety stock planning.
* Investigating supply issues, shortages and delivery discrepancies.
* Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams across production, finance and customer service.
* Supporting invoice queries, credits and weekly/month-end purchasing tasks.
* Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with agreements.
* Contributing to cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
Planning & Coordination
* Assisting with production scheduling based on customer orders, capacity and material availability.
* Updating ERP/MRP systems with accurate scheduling and availability information.
* Preparing reports, forecasts and KPIs for internal stakeholders.
* Escalating issues that may impact customer delivery or capacity.
Logistics Support
* Assisting with transport planning, delivery scheduling and route coordination.
* Supporting fleet administration including documentation, compliance checks and driver communication (training will be provided).
* Liaising with external logistics partners when required.
* Producing and maintaining delivery notes and associated administration.
General Administration
* Completing documentation, scanning, data entry and general system updates.
* Ensuring all work aligns with quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Procurement and Logistics Officer position:
* Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing and procurement, supply chain or production planning.
* Strong understanding of stock control, lead times and supplier management.
* Confident user of Excel with the ability to learn new systems quickly (MRP/ERP experience essential).
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and trends.
* Experience in logistics, transport planning or fleet coordination (desirable, not essential - training provided).
* Proactive, methodical and able to work under tight deadlines.
Great benefits of working for this company include:
* Full training and supported handover
* Opportunity to expand procurement and logistics skills
* Friendly, collaborative working environment
* Free onsite parking
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Procurement and Logistics Officer position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs

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