Cummins Mellor Recruitment
Procurement Officer
Procurement Officer at Cummins Mellor Recruitment, based in Blackburn, North West England, paying £15.38 - £16.35 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £15.38 - £16.35 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Blackburn, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Office & Admin
40% below the typical rate for office & admin
Reference 57502236
About the role
Temporary Contract | Blackburn | Immediate Start
Looking for your next opportunity in procurement? This is a great chance to join an established international engineering business, taking ownership of day-to-day purchasing and supplier coordination during an exciting period of change.
We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded Procurement Officer who is confident managing suppliers, coordinating international shipments and keeping materials moving through a busy manufacturing operation.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Managing day-to-day direct and indirect procurement activity.
Liaising daily with the manufacturing operation in China.
Working closely with the Chinese team each morning, accommodating international time differences.
Checking stock requirements and purchasing needs with the sales team.
Organising international shipments from China, including air and sea freight.
Tracking shipments and ensuring deliveries remain on schedule.
Coordinating product flow from China through testing in Blackburn and onward distribution.
Managing supplier relationships and supporting wider purchasing activity.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Previous experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
Ideally, a background within manufacturing, engineering or a similar environment.
Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and international logistics.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Commercial awareness and the confidence to manage supplier relationships.
A proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep things moving.
THE DETAILS
Location: Blackburn (fully office-based)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Approximately 5–6 months, potentially longer
Pay Rate: £15.38 - £16.35 per hour
Start date: Must be available to start on or before 30 November
You'll be joining an established operation and taking responsibility for an important procurement function, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the business.
INTERESTED?
If you're an experienced Procurement Officer looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch for more information or to apply.
Reference: 57502236 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Cummins Mellor Recruitment
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