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Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 annually
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm (Work from home on a Friday)
Location: Knutsford
Overview:
As the Purchasing Coordinator, you will work closely with operational partners to execute procurement activities efficiently and align with supply plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source materials regionally, ensuring cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness of orders
- Oversee operational purchasing activities including creation, monitoring, and updates in collaboration with supply partners
- Determine appropriate transportation methods for goods
- Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and Regional Supply Chain Manager to negotiate special purchase prices and contracts
- Assist Supply Managers in exception management, resolving issues promptly, and providing updates to stakeholders
- Approve partner invoices as needed
- Handle complaints related to damages and service issues for inbound materials
- Manage inventory levels in regional core hubs, including slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory
- Maintain system processes and paperwork according to delivery instructions
- Update relevant data in IT systems
- Provide regular performance metrics (KPIs) and identify areas for continuous improvement within the procurement process
Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of professional purchasing experience in a medium-sized company, preferably in retail, distribution
- Fluent in business English (spoken and written); additional European languages are a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Material Management systems like SAP MM
- Bachelor's degree or commercial education in purchasing/category management
- Strong numerical skills and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
- Ability to network effectively and collaborate across departments
Interested? Call Olivia on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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