Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Knowle, Bst (with Salaries)

Procurement Officer / Buyer (Sourcing)
embedded world —Bristol
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Work from home
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2d
Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Ling Design Ltd —Bath
- From £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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13d
Category Specialist
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Emersons Green
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager
Ingenia Ltd —Bristol
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Agile
- In-person
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9d
Procurement Specialist
Welsh Water —Newport
- £47,240 a year
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Junior Buyer
Nisbets —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Work from home
12d
Testia Ltd - Procurement & Operations Administrator
Testia Limited —Bristol
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule
7d
Procurement Business Partner
Alliance Homes Group —Bristol
- £42,500 a year
- Full-time
8d
Procurement Group Manager – Production
Renishaw —Woodchester
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Business
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Specialist
Littelfuse —Chippenham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- ERP systems
Procurement Manager
Novuna —Trowbridge
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
2d
Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes —Nailsea
- Full-time
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Life insurance
1d
Technical Buyer/ Planner
SYNTEGON —Bristol
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Bakery
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9h
Assistant Buyer
Stirling Dynamics —Filton
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
2d
Advanced Category Procurement Lead
NCC —Bristol
- £45,084 - £55,435 a year
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
8h
Supplier Manager
Welsh Water —Newport
- £74,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Negotiation
9d
Procurement Category Lead
Ayvens —Bristol
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Procurement Officer
MBDA —Bristol
- £36,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Free parking
6d
Senior Buyer
SPX —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- No degree
- IT
9d
Procurement Lead (Projects & Outsourcing)
Ayvens —Bristol
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave

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Procurement Officer / Buyer (Sourcing)

embedded world
Bristol

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £55,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Work from home

Qualifications

Sourcing
Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
ERP systems
Analysis skills
Contracts
NVQ
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Role: Procurement Officer / Buyer (Sourcing)

Location: Bristol City Centre

Onsite: 4 days per week, WFH on Fridays

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 basic pay and on top a guaranteed bonus of £8,000 +

Benefits: Full funding for professional qualifications

Industry: Maritime & Defence (experience in this sector is an advantage, not a requirement)

Before you apply, please ensure you understanding this role is a "sourcing" role NOT operational and therefore you MUST be confident, happy to lead negations, benchmark and leverage pricing plans for discounts.

You will need to hit the ground running as day one you will be handed the ownership off multiple suppliers and build credibility and at meetings hence the ability to manage a workloads

Your main role is organising bids and quotes, and you must be sociable and able to build rapport and be pro-active.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive and commercially focused Sourcing Procurement Officer to join our growing Procurement team. This role sits at the heart of our strategic sourcing activity, ensuring robust, competitive, and sustainable supply solutions are in place to support business requirements.

Working in a fast-paced SME environment, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and developing suppliers through effective market analysis and structured sourcing activity. You will build strong, collaborative relationships with both new and existing suppliers, leading negotiations, driving value, and ensuring agreements are aligned to business needs. Through thoughtful engagement, commercial insight, and a proactive approach, you will help strengthen supplier capability and long-term performance.

You will support project delivery across the business, working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider Procurement team to align sourcing strategies, manage priorities, and ensure a smooth transition from sourcing into operational delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead sourcing activities from initial requirement through to supplier selection and contract award
Develop and issue RFQs, ITTs, and other sourcing documentation, ensuring clear, structured, and compliant tender processes
Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify new opportunities and mitigate risk
Develop and manage strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers
Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to deliver best value while maintaining strong supplier partnerships
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Operational Procurement, Projects, Bids & Business Development
Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies aligned to business and programme requirements
Ensure robust supplier selection, onboarding, and handover into operational delivery
Maintain accurate sourcing and commercial data, with strong attention to detail across all activities
Identify commercial and supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies where required
Support Assistant Procurement Officer's in daily activities & escalation where required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum of 5 years' experience within a procurement or supply chain role
Strong understanding of sourcing fundamentals (RFQs/ITTs, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award)
Proven negotiation skills - able to be firm but fair, delivering value while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Strong analytical capability, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret and present data effectively
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
A proactive, self-motivated, can-do attitude with the ability to work at pace
Strong communication, relationship-building & engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to fixed deadlines within a dynamic SME environment
Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
MRP / ERP experience and ability to learn and adapt to new systems
Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally
Ability to obtain the relevant Security Clearance (SC)
Interest in or experience within the defence sector (desirable)
Applicable qualifications CIPS, APICS, NVQ or Degree in Procurement (desirable)

WHY JOIN US

Be part of a collaborative, growing SME delivering critical solutions into the defence sector
Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your contribution is visible and you can make a real difference to both the team and wider organisation
Join a supportive and forward-thinking Procurement team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success
Opportunities for development and progression within Procurement, with exposure across both Operational and Sourcing activities, as well as the opportunity to gain Project-related experience
Be part of a function that is evolving, giving you the chance to contribute ideas, shape processes, and influence how we work
Gain exposure to a wide and varied supply chain, building strong supplier relationships and developing your commercial and operational skillset
Competitive salary and benefits package, including profit share bonus scheme

Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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