We’re partnering with a well-established FMCG organisation to appoint a Purchasing Officer on a 9-month fixed term. You’ll own day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management for packaging and operational goods, balancing cost, quality, and continuity of supply while keeping processes compliant and records tight.

What you’ll do

• Manage end-to-end procurement: supplier identification, RFQs, negotiations, and issuing POs
• Maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve delivery/quality issues
• Coordinate with inventory/warehouse to prevent stock-outs and reconcile receipts vs POs
• Track spend against budget and drive cost savings without compromising quality
• Ensure compliance with company policy and external regulations
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare regular reports on stock, suppliers, and savings opportunities

• Experience in purchasing/procurement within FMCG, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced environments
• Confident negotiation skills and commercial judgement on price, terms, and service levels
• Sound inventory fundamentals and reconciliation capability
• Systems savvy (ERP/MRP and Excel) with strong attention to detail
• Clear communication and a solutions mindset

• Visible impact in a high-volume FMCG setting
• Variety across packaging and operational categories
• Supportive team, structured processes, and scope to improve how things are done