Procurement Officer

A leading Defence organisation are looking for a proactive and organised Procurement Officer to join their procurement function in Stevenage.

Role:
Procurement Officer
Duration: 6-month contract
Pay:
Up to £27 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Location:

Stevenage
Working Pattern:
Hybrid 1/2 days In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of customer repair requests and spares procurement, ensuring seamless communication, timely deliveries, and exceptional supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing electronic and manual requisitions.
Use of SAP to raise request for quotations (RFQ)
Creating Excel spread sheets to assess the data to aid supplier selection process.
Raising of purchase orders within SAP.
Progressing of orders to ensure on time delivery to the internal customers.
Purchase order amendment in line with changing delivery forecasts post order acknowledgement.
Maintain dialogue with internal customer to ensure topical delivery forecast are maintained.
Liaise with both Bought Ledger and vendors to resolve Invoice queries.
Data cleansing of SAP to ensure accurate data collection.

This role is ideal for someone who is strong communicator with a passion for problem‑solving and a knack for building positive relationships. This role is an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic operational environment.

Key Requirements:

Background in Defence, Aerospace or similar environments
Proactive approach flexible self-starter
Strong purchasing/procurement experience
IT Literate - Microsoft Office (Word; Power Point; Excel; Outlook)
Working knowledge of SAP
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain good internal/external relationships
Ability to work under pressure to deadlines in a professional manner

If you're an experienced Procurement Officer looking for a new contract opportunity in Stevenage, apply now