Frontline Recruitment Derby Ltd has a new vacancy for a Purchasing and Logistics Officer to be a key member of this small but fast-growing business located on the outskirts of Derby. The Purchasing and Logistics Officer''s role involves managing the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring efficient movement of materials, and managing inventory and transportation of products. The role includes sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, processing purchase orders, managing inventory, and optimizing logistics operations. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, pro-active and capable candidate with a confident approach to join a niche engineering firm. Responsibilities The Purchasing and Logistics Officer is responsible for ensuring that the production processes deliver quality products in a timely manner, managing all day-to-day manufacturing activities. You will also provide direct supervision and leadership to the team, allocating work and communicating any issues, progress and achievements to the team. Anticipate, analyse, and diagnose production problems to coordinate corrective actions. Continuous assessment and improvement of processes, efficiency, utilisation, and productivity. Maintain compliance with all regulations including Health and Safety and Company rules and procedures Reporting to: Operations Manager Main Job Tasks Preparing and processing purchase orders. Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms. Managing inventory levels t