Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Portbury, Som (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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1h
Procurement Business Partner
Alliance Homes Group —Bristol
- £42,500 a year
- Full-time
6d
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 & 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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11d
Procurement Specialist
Welsh Water —Newport
- £47,240 a year
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
11d
Lead Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes —Nailsea
- Oracle
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
3d
Junior Buyer
Nisbets —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Work from home
10d
Assistant Buyer
Stirling Dynamics —Filton
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
12h
Testia Ltd - Procurement & Operations Administrator
Testia Limited —Bristol
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule
4d
Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager
Ingenia Ltd —Bristol
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Agile
- In-person
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7d
Procurement Business Manager
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership —Cardiff
- £40,559 - £48,841 a year
- Full-time
- English
3d
Buyer
Babcock International —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Purchase Order Processor
Sisk —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Framatome —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Purchasing Assistant
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership —Cardiff
- £26,300 a year
- Full-time
- English
3d
Senior Procurement Officer
MBDA —Bristol
- £36,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Free parking
3d
Senior Procurement Officer
Welsh Parliament —Cardiff
- £38,930 - £46,445 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- IT
3d
Purchasing Assistant
JMC Aviation —Barry
- Temporary
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Administrative experience
Procurement Business Officer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership —Cardiff
- £28,819 - £31,626 a year
- Full-time
- English
10d
Supplier Manager
Welsh Water —Newport
- £74,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Negotiation
7d

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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
1 hour 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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