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.

• Processing electronic and manual requisitions.
• Use of SAP to raise request for quotations (RFQ).
• Creating Excel spreadsheets to assess the data to aid supplier selection process.
• Raising purchase orders within SAP.
• Progressing orders to ensure on time delivery to 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 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 a strong communicator with a passion for problem‑solving and a knack for building positive relationships. An excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic operational environment.

• Background in Defence, Aerospace or similar environments.
• Proactive approach, flexible self‑starter.
• Strong purchasing/procurement experience.
• IT literate – Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, 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.