Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.
We are now recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator, who will be responsible for the coordination of a variety of purchasing activities on site.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage and co-ordinate the stores operative to help aid with loading, unloading, stock takes and deliveries
* Ensuring all delivery/collection vehicles are loaded/unloaded in an efficient and safe manner.
* Load containers with cattle hides and sheep skins.
* Ensure the yard is in a clean, tidy, and always kept in an organised state, being audit ready.
* Organise and stock check trays, packaging etc, working with site departments to maintain required stock levels.
* Deliver packaging to departments as required.
* Waste management including the transport of waste containers and proper disposal in accordance with procedures and policies.
* Assist in the segregation, packaging, and labelling of wastes.
* Liaising with third parties for waste collection.
* Advise of any pest control risks and issues on site.
* Assist production colleagues when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e., lifting/moving items around yard and overring for production forklift drivers as required.
* Understanding and monitoring the traffic management system and working plan of the yard
* Improve and challenge existing processes, methods and tools with a constructive and positive approach.
* Work as an integral part of the management team and strive for the team's progress and success in negotiations.
* Proactively networking both internally and externally to ensure understanding of procurement trends and knowledge remains current.
* Weekly metrics reporting for Ops and Finance, in terms of usage, cost and variations identified.
* Maintain a database of inventory across all storage area and perform weekly stock takes to ensure correct reporting and allocation of stocks to stores.
* Work with Forklift and designated personnel in terms of loading and unloading deliveries to site.
* Point of contact for tray, pallet and dolav rentals, purchases and dehires for the site. Work with production to ensure minimum holding readily available on site in terms of fluctuations.
* Monitor product usage and identify trends in terms of minimum stock holdings and safety stock.
* Maintain compliance with Group Purchasing strategy and adhere to targets that have been set.
* Proactively seek the best quality and value for money products.
* Build and maintain good relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
* Proactively thinking of ideas for the future and supporting change across the organisation.
* Build and maintain good relationships with the internal customers and other stakeholders across the site and the Kepak Group.
* Research and challenge in terms of costs and delivery, in terms of additional suppliers to develop more supplier options and remove single points of failure.
* Ad-hoc holiday cover required for Production teams
* Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.
Requirements
* Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
* Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
* Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
* Responsibility for positive contribution to business
* Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
* Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong product and industry knowledge
* Capable of making sound business suggestions
* Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
* Commitment to good practice and quality products
* Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
* Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
* Relationship builder with influencing skills
* Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead projects from idea stage to implementation.
* A Lean Six Sigma qualification would be advantageous.
* Strong IT skills (particularly MS Office)
Benefits
* Competency based rate of pay starting from £11.44/h, and up to £14.26/h depending on experience and qualifications
* 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
* 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
* Opportunity to earn a performance Bonus
* Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
* Discounts in well known retailers
* Values awards program
* Refer a friend scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Training and development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pension plans
* Life assurance