Who are we? Vispring is one of the world’s leading luxury bed brands and has been manufacturing in the UK since 1901. Based in Plymouth since 1970, beside the Tamar River, Vispring sells to 59 countries around the globe and is the benchmark for handmade, bespoke, high-quality beds that are made using only the finest natural materials to guarantee a perfect night’s sleep.
Full time, permanent position, Monday to Friday, Located in Plymouth.
Benefits
Competitive Salaries: We don’t just pay the minimum and we believe people should be paid well to reflect their skills and knowledge.
Pension: we want to help you plan for your future, so we will contribute 8% of your gross pay into your pension pot.
Enhanced Holiday: We work hard but understand the need for you to enjoy your downtime, so we offer 23 days of holiday a year (rising the longer you stay with us), plus bank holidays.
And more: We have a generous staff discount scheme for our luxury, handmade beds and mattresses, regular workplace wellness checks, Monday to Friday working, free parking, and so much more.
Procurement as a strategic function at Vispring is essential to the ongoing success of the business. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Coordinator will administer all purchase order requirements and support development of supplier relationships for low-value and low-risk requirements or where supply relationships are established under supervision.
Working across all departments, the candidate must be personable and demonstrate a collaborative and proactive attitude. To ensure a highly responsive service is delivered, the individual should be very organised, driven and detailed in their approach.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Placing all purchase orders with suppliers in line with forecast and demand data for core materials
* Completing all administrative tasks surrounding purchasing processes and actively managing all open purchase orders
* Ensuring sufficient quantities in stock to satisfy the demands of production, in line with Planning, Production and Customer Services
* Coordinating with inventory team, management, and Product Development to attain accurate and optimised stock levels
* Liaising with internal departments and management in relation to purchase orders, sales confirmations, amendments and product information
* Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery, whilst optimising shipping volumes to ensure cost effectiveness
* Expediting purchase orders where necessary to ensure delivery dates are achieved, ensuring shortages are kept to a minimum
* Monitoring stock quality and waste, escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management
* Liaising with Accounts to ensure invoice queries are addressed in a timely fashion
* Administers and supports development of supplier relationships in a supporting role under supervision and will be required to advise on procurement matters.
* Delivers on departmental KPIs relating to purchases on time and on budget, stock holding optimisation and turnover, quality and invoicing issues
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
Do you have the following skills?
* Highly organised and analytical
* Confident with numerical problem solving
* Proficient in the use of MS Office tools and SAP systems
* The ability to identify and recommend process improvements
* Shows respect and concern for others
* Fosters open and collaborative ways of working
* Has a proactive attitude in meeting challenges and resolving problems
* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment
* An effective communicator who facilitates bottom up and top down communication
* A level preferred or GCSE standard
* A high level of proficiency in written, numerical and verbal skills
* Fluency of English language
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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