Group Procurement Officer
Harrison Leisure · Chorley, United Kingdom
The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the organisation achieves value for money while maintaining quality and compliance standards. The role supports operational efficiency by ensuring timely procurement of products and services required across the business.
Duties will include:
Procurement & Purchasing
- Source and purchase goods, services, and equipment in line with company policies and budgets.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations, tenders, and proposals from suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contracts to achieve cost savings and operational benefits.
- Ensure all purchases comply with internal approval procedures.
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and address any service or quality issues.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and contracts.
- Work with park managers to ensure supplier quality and agreed service levels are being met.
Cost Control & Value Improvement
- Gather a baseline for current costs and make sure we have a measurable target for future savings.
- Analyse expenditure and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Monitor market trends and supplier pricing.
- Support senior leadership team in achieving procurement efficiencies.
- Produce reports highlighting savings achieved and procurement performance.
Contract Management
- Assist with the preparation, review, and management of contracts.
- Monitor contract compliance and key renewal dates.
- Ensure contractual obligations are met by suppliers.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and audit trails.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Promote ethical procurement practices and sustainability objectives.
Inventory & Operational Support
- Work with operational teams to forecast purchasing requirements.
- Monitor stock levels where applicable.
- Resolve supply chain issues and minimise disruption to operations.
Skills Required:
Essential
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or commercial administration.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Experience using business central
- Experience within hospitality, leisure, holiday parks operations.
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially aware and cost-conscious.
- Detail-oriented and highly organised.
- Confident negotiator.
- Proactive and solutions focused.
- Strong integrity and professionalism.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
Please note, this role has up to 20% bonus of salary, subject to achievement of targets.