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.
Commitment to Company Values:
* Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork.
* 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:
* Company Pension.
* Industry training and professional development.
* 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
* 25% Discount in our on-site Butcher Shop.
* Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
* Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
* Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
* Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees.
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
#J-18808-Ljbffr