Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Walton On The Naze, Ess (with Salaries)

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Brook Street Foodservice Ltd —Ipswich
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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OCS Group —Ipswich
- Communication skills
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Drax Group —Ipswich
- £35,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
Senior Procurement Manager
Civil Works Alliance —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Hard Services Category Manager
OCS Group —Ipswich
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Procurement Lead
Bouygues Construction —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Team management
- Contracts
- Leadership
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Geotech Sub Alliance —Ipswich
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Laing O'Rourke —Ipswich
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
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Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Buyer
Civil Works Alliance —Ipswich
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
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Purchasing Assistant
Scenesafe —Burnham-on-Crouch
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Free parking
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Apprentice Purchaser
Sportsafe UK Limited —Colchester
- £16,640 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Brook Street Foodservice Ltd -
Ipswich

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stock ordering
CIPS
ERP systems
ERP software
Cost control
Analysis skills
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Procurement processing
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Negotiated procurement
Stock coordination
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Negotiation
Time management
Analytics

Full job description

Office based, 37.5hrs working week.

Purpose of the Role:

To manage the procurement of food, beverage, and non-food products, ensuring the business secures the right products at the best commercial terms while maintaining excellent supplier relationships, service levels, stock availability, and product quality. The role contributes directly to profitability through effective cost management and purchasing decisions

Responsibilities:

Purchasing

Source and procure products in line with company requirements.
Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier confirmations.
Ensure continuity of supply across assigned product categories.
Negotiate prices, rebates, promotional support, and payment terms within agreed authority levels.
Support tender exercises and supplier reviews.
Identify alternative suppliers and products to improve value or reduce risk.

Supplier Management

Build strong sustainable relationships with suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance including: service levels, delivery performance, product quality, and pricing compliance
Resolve supplier issues promptly.
Conduct regular supplier review meetings.

Commercial Management

Analyse market trends and commodity movements.
Monitor competitor pricing where appropriate.
Identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support annual budgeting and forecasting.
Deliver purchasing savings targets.

Stock Management

Work closely with warehouse and inventory teams to maintain optimum stock levels.
Minimise stock shortages and overstock.
Review slow-moving and obsolete stock.
Support demand forecasting.

Product Management

Assist with new product introductions.
Rationalise existing product ranges.
Ensure product specifications remain accurate.
Work alongside Sales team to meet customer requirements.

Administration

Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems.
Update supplier pricing.
Ensure purchase orders are accurate and authorised.
Maintain supplier records.
Produce regular procurement reports.

Person Specification:

Essential

Purchasing experience min 3 years
CIPS Level 4 qualified or experience equivalent
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong analytical ability
Good commercial awareness
Competent in Microsoft Excel
Experience using ERP or purchasing systems
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise workload
High attention to detail
Commercial astuteness

Desirable

Foodservice or wholesale industry experience
Knowledge of food categories
Experience with supplier negotiations
Understanding of stock management principles
Experience analysing purchasing data

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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