Purchasing Coordinator
We are recruiting for a well-established import and distribution company looking to expand their purchasing team and require an experienced candidate to join their forward-thinking business, supporting the day-to-day operations of all aspects of procurement. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hardworking individual to forge a long-term career within a friendly and expanding company.
Job Summary
To coordinate the purchasing, and organisation of the supply chain process, for all materials, goods and services required by the company to meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Key Supply Chain Functions:
* To assist in the purchasing of all materials, goods and services to ensure in line with the relevant documentation and to meet customer order requirements
* To place and manage purchase Orders according to the purchase requisition or customer contract
* To liaise with the marketing department & the supplier to ensure label artwork is supplied on time.
* To determine Customer requirements before shipping of the product
* To ensure product deadlines and timescales are met, approvals are sought before shipment is released and co-ordinate with suppliers / partners ensuring that the stock meets the quality required
* To arrange for samples to be produced
* To organise, follow-up and monitor the logistics of all Purchase Orders until goods are delivered as per order requirements
* To manage, check and authorise all relevant documentation i.e. invoices, certificates, etc. ensuring full traceability of the products and adhering to set standards
* To update systems, ensuring all processes are documented and all necessary documentation provided to accompany the stock
* To maintain relations with current suppliers to the highest levels and liaise with suppliers to resolve any outstanding queries and issues
* To work alongside the purchasing team leader to create new stock codes within the purchasing electronic management system
Shipping
* To coordinate all shipping functions related to orders.
* To provide information with regards to ready times of orders to be shipped.
* To ensure that all orders stay on track with regards to the shipping dates, with continued communication.
Sales Support
* To provide information / Quotations in a timely manner
* To provide support to all sales functions.
* To ensure that any time delays are communicated at the earliest opportunity.
General Administrative support to the Supply Chain Team Leader:
* To organise, plan and prioritise work - developing specific goals and plans to prioritise and accomplish your work
* To support customer services for product re-calls, product traceability and disaster planning
* To assist with administrative tasks
* To support the preparation of presentations, reporting and analysis
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Initiative, work ethic and attention to detail will be highly regarded.
Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure
A team player
Strong organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Self-motivated and ambitious
Willingness to learn
Excellent customer service skills
A good negotiator
Ability to understand the business processes
Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate
Relevant GCSE with English and Maths
You are:
Someone who takes pride in the quality of their work
Methodical in your working methods.
Able to work as part of a close team.
Able to prioritise tasks – juggling many things at the same time.
Flexible in your approach – willing to take on any job.
Self-motivated – you don’t need someone standing over you all of the time.
What we offer:-
Salary Details: - £22,000 - £24,000 (based on experience)
20 days annual leave plus all public/bank holidays (additional holiday buy back scheme – up to 5 days)
Contributory workplace pension scheme
Free parking at our site
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being
Range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme
Long service awards (10-30 years)