Procurement Co-ordinator
Salary: £15-£17 per hour
Location: Blackpool (1-2 days if office per week)
Keywords: Procurement, Co-coordinator, Purchasing, Administrator
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Coordinator to join their procurement team. This role, based in Blackpool, offers an attractive salary of £15-£17 per hour. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the procurement team's strategy and objectives, ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services.
- Detail-oriented and proactive role
- Key role in supporting procurement strategy
- Efficient procurement of goods and services
What you'll do:
As a Procurement Co-ordinator, your role will be integral to ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services. You will be responsible for processing purchase orders accurately and promptly, following up on outstanding deliveries, participating in RFQ processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and assisting in the development of procurement policies. Your excellent stakeholder engagement skills will be crucial in resolving supplier complaints and other order-related issues. Additionally, you will prepare various reports as needed and provide administrative support to the purchasing team.
- Processing purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner.
- Following up on outstanding deliveries and expediting where necessary.
- Participating in and managing Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
- Identifying and acting upon cost reduction opportunities.
- Supporting the development of preferred supplier lists that support commercial and business performance objectives.
- Assisting in the development, implementation, and management of procurement policies and procedures.
- Resolving issues related to orders and invoicing.
- Supporting with resolving supplier complaints.
- Preparing various reports as required.
- Supporting the purchasing team with administrative tasks as required.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Procurement Co-ordinator position brings at least three years' experience in purchasing administration within multinational corporate organisations. You have a proven track record of maintaining records, managing data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and engaging stakeholders effectively. Your exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and proactive attitude set you apart. Experience with Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential.
- At least three years' of purchasing administration experience.
- Proven capability in maintaining records.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
- Track record of data management and analytics.
- Ability to identify cost saving opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent accuracy
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Proactive attitude.
- Experience with using Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading company known for its commitment to excellence. They offer a supportive work environment that values teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth. Their employees enjoy flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance. They are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is valued for their unique contributions.
What's next:
If you're ready to take your procurement career to the next level, don't hesitate!
Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.
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