Job Description

Business Procurement Officer

This role is 100% office based in Blandford, Dorset. Applicants must have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years and be willing and eligible to undergo full Security Clearance.

We have a great opportunity for a confident, robust individual to join our team. If you're looking for a new challenge and a role you can make your own, we would love to hear from you.

This is a varied, busy role where you will lead for all supply chain activities, from component procurement and supplier negotiations to stock management. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy professional with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement

Lead buying of goods in line with technical specifications at best value. Research and assess cost-saving opportunities. Evaluate, maintain, and develop supplier relationships. Prepare purchase orders, manage quotations, resolve supplier issues, and handle Sage 200 records. Evaluate supplier performance; maintain supplier records and quality folders.

Stock Management

Maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring uninterrupted customer supply. Manage excess/obsolete stock sales, stock takes, replenishment, and reporting. Create part numbers, Works Orders, Sales Orders, and PRAs; maintain traceability in Sage 200. Update JIRA workflows with serials, revisions, test results, etc

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Production Support

Support product build, test, packaging, and dispatch. Ensure ESD procedures and IPC-A-610 standards are followed. Inspect, build, test, and repair systems; process software licence orders. Generate and amend Manufacturing Instructions and quality documentation. Assist with PCBA and sub-contract manufacturing jobs.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

Excellent negotiation, organisational, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail; problem-solving attitude. Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access). Knowledge of SAGE or similar ERP, and stock management procedures. Good manual dexterity.

Advantageous:

Experience with surface mount manufacturing equipment, import/export, or ISO 9001:2015. Understanding of software testing, TCP/IP, Linux, LAN, telecom, mobile networks, PC/server hardware. IPC-A-610 certified.

Benefits

Generous benefits package, including:

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Company Pension scheme Private Health Care Insurance Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking And more ....
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Blandford Forum DT11 9LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Living in the UK: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person