Procurement Officer
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 8GJ
Are you an organised, commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships and making a real impact? We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Officer to join Van Elle, the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting smart, efficient purchasing across a growing business.
What you'll be doing:
- Purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets.
- Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to keep purchasing activity running smoothly and resolve any supply, quality, delivery or invoice queries.
- Build and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting a professional and consistent approach across all supplier interactions.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms of business, identifying opportunities to achieve savings and add value.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance and potential risks or opportunities, sharing insights with the Procurement Manager.
- Prepare and raise purchase orders, order schedules, reports and updates as required.
- Support continuous improvement within the procurement function, contributing ideas that improve efficiency, cost control and business performance.
- Research new suppliers and components, compile supplier performance data and contribute to supplier reviews.
- Follow company purchasing, health, safety and environmental policies, helping to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
- Act in line with Van Elle’s values and support the wider team with any reasonable tasks required.
Who we're looking for:
- Experience working in a purchasing or procurement team, ideally within manufacturing, concrete, construction or a similar environment.
- A CIPS qualification, similar procurement qualification or current study towards CIPS would be beneficial.
- Good understanding of purchasing processes, negotiation, cost breakdowns and commercial decision-making.
- Confidence working with suppliers and building effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners.
- Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- An analytical mindset, good numerical skills and the ability to solve problems confidently.
- The ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and work well under pressure when needed.
- A collaborative, proactive approach with a genuine interest in improving ways of working.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity and professionalism.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and company systems such as EVision.
Other Requirements:
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK.
- Flexibility to travel within the UK when required.
- A full UK-valid driving licence would be helpful, but is not essential.
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Permanent position with working hours of 7.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday; some flexibility may be required.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank/public holidays.
- Company pension and Healthcare Cash Plan, with a family option available.
- Access to our onsite Training Centre, supporting ongoing development and progression.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
About Us
Van Elle is the UK’s largest geotechnical and ground engineering contractor and, since June 2026, we are proud to be part of the STRABAG Group.
This advert is intended to give an overview of the role and the type of work involved. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and the role may evolve in line with business needs
