Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £51,000 per annum + discretionary bonus
Working Arrangement: Office based
About the RoleWe are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join a successful and growing UK manufacturing and distribution business based in Birmingham.
Reporting to the Purchasing and Operations Director, you will take responsibility for supporting the organisation's purchasing strategy, ordering materials and components, and working closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries to production sites.
You will play a key role in maintaining effective stock control, managing inventory levels and supporting the business in achieving competitive purchasing costs.
What You Can Expect in Return
25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays, including a Christmas shutdown
Twice-yearly bonus scheme linked to company and personal performance
Health and optional pension schemes following successful completion of probation
Free on-site parking
Company sick pay
Full training provided across systems, processes and procedures
Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing business
About YouThe successful candidate will have:
A proven track record in procurement, purchasing and supply chain processes
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
A proactive approach with the ability to solve problems, use initiative and make informed decisions
Experience managing a broad range of SKUs
Strong analytical skills, particularly in relation to stock forecasting, sales trends and manufacturing requirements
The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Experience with diversified sourcing and supply chain risk management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
Good Maths and English skills
A full UK driving licence
The flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK and overseas when required
The right to work in the UK
A CIPS qualification would be advantageous
Key ResponsibilitiesAs Procurement Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the full procurement cycle, including supplier research, cost comparisons, purchase orders and supplier relationship management
Supporting negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and terms
Ensuring stock levels are optimised against product sales, production requirements and warehouse capacity
Raising purchase orders and validating supplier invoices
Providing the wider business with updates on pricing and changes affecting product costings
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Monitoring purchase orders and resolving outstanding deliveries and invoice queries
Maintaining approved supplier and product databases
Assisting with supplier risk assessments
Supporting cost-saving initiatives through negotiation and alternative sourcing
Maintaining procurement records and databases
Producing analysis and forecasting reports to identify procurement and supply trends
Working collaboratively with other internal departments to identify and respond to business requirements
Attending supplier meetings as required
Training & DevelopmentThe company is committed to investing in and developing its employees. Full training will be provided on relevant systems, processes and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional seeking stable, long-term employment with a successful and expanding manufacturing business.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Please note: Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted within two weeks of applying.
In accordance with UK GDPR requirements, unsuccessful applicant recruitment and selection information will be retained for six months before being securely deleted
Salary description
£50000.00 - £51000.00 per year