Procurement Officer
Bradford
Full-time / Permanent
Make a measurable difference through efficient and strategic procurement.
Bowers Group looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team in Bradford. This role sits within the Operations site and is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of indirect goods, site services, and work contracts to support the effective and compliant operation of the site. The role will also provide support to the purchasing team with the procurement of stock materials where required.
As Procurement Officer, you will support the Product & Procurement Manager in delivering procurement activities that align with company objectives, cost control, service reliability, and regulatory compliance.
You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers for site services such as facilities maintenance, cleaning, security, and waste management. The role includes monitoring service contracts, maintaining records of indirect procurement activity for compliance purposes, and ensuring contracted services meet required standards.
A key part of your responsibility will be overseeing external contractors visiting the site, ensuring safe working practices are followed and work is completed to satisfactory standards. You will also support the coordination of planned maintenance for key equipment and ensure waste disposal activities comply with environmental and public regulations.
Your role will involve placing and managing purchase orders for both indirect and direct goods, analysing monthly and annual site service costs, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. You will also run reports to track and follow up on overdue purchase orders.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably within engineering, with strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP is required.
A full UK driving licence is required, as occasional supplier or contractor visits may be necessary.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us an email along with a copy of your CV to careers@spearandjacksongroup.com
telling us why you are interested and why this is the role for you.
