Procurement Officer

A leading large-format screen and digital printing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join its operations team. This organisation delivers high-quality indoor and outdoor branding solutions, including signage, point-of-sale displays, vehicle branding, exhibitions, billboards, display graphics, banners, and custom branding projects for major corporate clients and advertising agencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong supplier management, inventory control, and purchasing experience within a manufacturing, printing, signage, packaging, or related production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, consumables, and production-related items.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure best value and quality.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor delivery schedules.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted production.
• Work closely with production, stores, and finance teams to forecast purchasing requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and address supply chain challenges proactively.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier databases, and reporting.
• Assist with stock counts, inventory reconciliation, and procurement audits.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma or degree in procurement, supply chain management, purchasing, logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years' procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience within printing, signage, packaging, retail display, branding, or related industries will be highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven experience managing stock levels and procurement planning.
• Sound understanding of inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/stock management systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Personal attributes

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Commercially aware with strong cost-control focus.
• Proactive and solutions-driven.
• Able to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Professional, ethical, and dependable.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.