Evergreen Garden Care is the leading retail garden care company in Europe and Australasia, dedicated to producing high-quality products that help people create better, greener spaces for happier, healthier lives.

We believe in the transformative beauty of green spaces, whether they are vegetable patches, lawns, indoor pots or public park and gardens. Our mission is to inspire and enable anyone, anywhere, to create and maintain a green oasis.

Evergreen Australasia has a proud heritage and offers premium products across several well-known consumer brands, including Scotts, Osmocote, Baileys, Searles, Tui, and Round Up.

Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity and passion for quality.

Always Better: Strive for continuous improvement and embrace change.

Winning Together: Work as a team and create value through collaboration.

Own It: Deliver on commitments and give the best every day.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day procurement activities and ensure the timely, cost-effective supply of materials, products and services across the business. Working closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Warehouse, Finance and external suppliers, you will play a critical role in maintaining continuity of supply, supporting inventory management and driving improvements across procurement processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented procurement professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving supply challenges and contributing to business performance through effective purchasing practices.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management

Raise and manage purchase orders in line with approved requisitions, forecasts and inventory requirements.

Ensure purchase orders are accurate and include correct supplier, pricing, quantity and delivery information.

Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

Maintain purchase order accuracy by updating changes to quantities,



pricing and delivery schedules.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to purchase orders, invoices and goods received.

Ensure purchasing records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.

Close completed or cancelled purchase orders as required.

Source materials, products and services from approved suppliers.

Obtain and assess supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions.

Assist with supplier negotiations relating to pricing, delivery lead times, minimum order quantities and commercial terms.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.

Monitor supplier performance and address issues relating to quality, service and delivery.

Escalate potential supply risks that may impact operations or customer service.

Supply & Inventory Support

Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning teams to align procurement activities with demand forecasts and inventory requirements.

Monitor stock levels and identify potential supply shortages or risks.

Support management of lead times, supplier constraints and minimum order quantities.

Ensure materials are available when needed while avoiding excess inventory.

Assist in resolving supply disruptions including shortages, delayed deliveries and shipment discrepancies.

Data, Reporting & Administration

Maintain supplier, product, pricing and purchasing data within the ERP system.

Ensure purchasing information remains accurate, complete and up to date.

Prepare procurement reports covering spend, supplier performance, purchase orders and outstanding deliveries.

Maintain procurement documentation and records.

Support month-end purchasing,



invoice reconciliation and reporting activities.

Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance and data accuracy.

Support implementation of procurement procedures, controls and best practices.

Contribute to initiatives that reduce costs, improve service levels and minimise supply risks.

Assist with process automation and efficiency improvements within the procurement function.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Ideally Bring

Experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of purchase order processes and procurement administration.

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience building and maintaining supplier relationships.

Sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems.

Ability to interpret purchasing, inventory and supplier performance data.

Highly Regarded

Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, distribution or supply chain environments.

Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Vision or similar platforms.

Working knowledge of inventory management and demand planning principles.

Experience supporting supplier negotiations and supplier performance management.

Understanding of procurement processes, controls and governance requirements.

Can’t slow the grow: Why You’ll Love Evergreen

At Evergreen, you’ll join a creative, supportive, and rewarding environment.

Here’s what we offer:

- A supportive workplace that sparks innovation and nurtures growth.
- Dynamic culture programs that include recognition, social events, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Enjoy A day off on your birthday on us.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities in a workplace that values your growth.

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📌 Procurement Specialist (Somerset)
🏢 Evergreen Garden Care Australia
📍 Somerset