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    Procurement Officer

    Job Type:

    Full time

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Essex

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Overview
    We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Procurement Officer to join our team, based in our Head Office in Romford, Essex, RM4 1HL.

    Please be aware that your own transport will be required due to the location of the Office.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Generating and processing Purchase Orders. Track purchase orders for goods/services, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
    • Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers based on cost, reliability, and quality.
    • Developing procurement strategies, analysing spending, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
    • Maintain the approved vendor database, update supplier records, and build relationships.
    • Data entry, ensuring accuracy.
    • Answering the main telephone.
    • Assisting the Procurement Manager with weekly and monthly reporting.
    • Administration support within the department.
    • IT support and issue.

    Requirements

    • Proven experience in a procurement position.
    • Strong persuasion and communication skills to secure favourable terms.
    • PC literacy (MS Office)
    • Good organisational skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure.

    Full Time
    Monday to Friday; 7:30am to 4pm

    Salary
    Up to £30,000 per annum

    Benefits:

    • Company pension
    • Free parking
    • Health & wellbeing programme
    • On-site parking
    • Referral programme

    Experience:

    • Administrative: 5 years (required)
    • Procurement: 3 years (required)

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.