Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries.
We are a “Certified B Corporation™” which stands for “Benefit for all” meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good®, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work.
We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients, and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer.
Protecting the environment and supporting sustainability is hugely important to us and we are proud to be achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office.
If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role.
Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
Place of work: Initially working on-site. Following a successful introductory period, hybrid working both in the office and from home with at least 1 day per week in the office.
The role: In this role, you will be working with the Procurement department in both daily duties and projects, along with providing support to interdepartmental teams such as Sales, Logistics, Quality & Finance. Key tasks will include:
* Answering sales requisitions through checking information with suppliers; or information from interdepartmental teams
* Assigning sales enquiries to the relevant buyers
* Assisting category buyers to schedule stock replenishment
* Processing orders through company’s core system
* Sending purchase orders (POs) to suppliers and ensure all information is correct
* Checking supplier’s sales contract (SC); and ensure all information on PO and SC is coherent
* Following up orders
* Providing regular status updates for delivery schedules
* Monitoring stocks and reporting low levels of stocks
* Working with Quality team on product approvals, quality issues and customer complaints
* Coordinating with the Logistics team on shipping methods, lead times and stock allocation
* Liaising with the Finance team with regards to payments
* Updating various reports concerning demand, spend and inventory
* Do you have the following skills and attributes?
* Good negotiation and research skills
* Outstanding attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to maintain good supplier relationships through exceptional customer service
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Do you have the following skills and attributes?
* Good negotiation and research skills
* Outstanding attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Exceptional customer service
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Previous procurement experience is advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided.
CC are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role.
So, if you're looking for a company that is committed to making a positive impact and you feel your skills match our requirement, we encourage you to apply!