Procurement Officer

Location

Woking, Surrey | United Kingdom

Job description

Clear Channel UK one of the leading Out of Home media owners, with more than 30,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 600 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK.

At Clear Channel, we are committed to Creating the Future of Media. We’re at the forefront of the change in our industry, making innovative use of technology and realising the potential of Out of Home media.  

We are currently on the lookout for a Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, who are responsible for accelerating projects, removing operational risk, buying assets for the business, and optimizing our supply chain management to maximise business revenue.

About the role

As a Procurement Officer you will be responsible for the execution of the purchasing activities to deliver the right products and services for our markets for the essential functioning of the company. You will also build and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders across different departments.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage purchasing operations including order processing, lead time negotiation, and production scheduling.
• Collect, verify and report purchasing data, implementing processes and KPIs.
• Maintain ERP system data integrity and implement formal purchasing systems.
• Track payments, recommend process improvements, and coordinate projects for automation.
• Standardize price lists and ensure governance according to policy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to review and negotiate contracts, maintaining an organized contract database.
• Monitor contract renewal dates, support Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and coordinate communication with suppliers.
• Reconcile procurement-related financial data and produce analysis reports for team use.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in procurement administration, supplier contract management, and sourcing activities.
• CIPS certification a plus.
• Exposure to working with international suppliers is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Deadline driven.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in using procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive DOE `
• 10% annual core bonus
• Flexible working and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance
• Enjoy 33 paid holidays, including those well need bank holidays!
• Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8%
• Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme + Enjoy travel/season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back!

At Clear Channel, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media, we'd love to hear from you.

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