Procurement Officer

Caernarfon 25 - 25 p/h Contract

Job Reference: 889452

Procurement Officer
Llanberis/Dinorwig
Monday – Friday
£48,189.07 per annum/£25.05 per hour - 6 month contract min. 

Are you an experienced Procurement Officer looking for your next challenge? If so, read on…

This is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join a well-established organisation within the utilities sector, supporting day-to-day procurement operations at a major UK power generation site.

The Procurement Officer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and efficient purchasing of goods and services across the business.

This Procurement Officer position is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on procurement role, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers while supporting wider procurement objectives.

The Role – Procurement Officer:

As a Procurement Officer, your responsibilities will include:
  • Procuring goods and services in line with company procedures and ethical standards
  • Processing requisitions and raising purchase orders
  • Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
  • Supporting the Procurement Manager with contract development and placement
  • Executing contracts as required, including consumables, plant spares, and ad-hoc purchases
  • Ensuring an uninterrupted supply of goods and services
  • Managing contracts with delegated authority up to £50,000
  • Supporting value-for-money initiatives and cost optimisation
  • Ensuring compliance with ESG, H&S, and environmental requirements
  • Producing reports, managing trackers, and maintaining accurate audit trails
  • Working closely with engineering, maintenance, finance, and operational teams
This Procurement Officer role is based primarily at Dinorwig Power Station and will involve collaboration across multiple UK sites.

Minimum Skills / Experience Required – Procurement Officer
  • Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, Buyer, or Purchasing role
  • Experience procuring goods and services, including high-value and call-off contracts
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience using procurement or MRO purchasing systems
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers by phone and face-to-face
  • Understanding of contract law and procurement compliance
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience within an industrial, utilities, or engineering environment (desirable)
Alternative job titles/keywords:
Procurement Officer, Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Officer

The Package – Procurement Officer:
  • £48,189.07 per annum/£25.05 p/h - 6 month contract min. 
  • Opportunity to work at a major UK power generation site
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Supportive and professional procurement team
  • Valuable experience within a regulated utilities environment
About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries.
With a focus on quality and long-term partnerships, Precision People works closely with both clients and candidates to ensure the right fit every time.
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