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Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

35 days holiday entitlement

Flexi Time

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment in Sheffield is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to manage supplier performance, coordinate material supply and ensure inventory levels align with production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics teams, negotiate rates, and leverage ERP/MRP systems while maintaining data integrity and efficiency. The role features a days-based schedule with an early finish on Fridays and flexi time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within the manufacturing industry.
• ERP and MRP systems proficiency.
• Strong capability in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desirable: experience in aerospace or aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, negotiating competitive rates and overseeing performance.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance production needs and minimise excess.
• Address supplier delivery issues by identifying causes and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct supplier visits to assess and enhance performance and relationships.
• Utilise ERP and MRP systems to manage purchase requirements effectively.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and operational efficiency across internal systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Procurement Coordinator

• Annual Salary: 32,000 - 35,000
• Location: Sheffield
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours: Days based role - with early finish Fridays & Flexi Time Available

Role Summary

We are recruiting for a Procurement Coordinator to join a leading manufacturing business in Sheffield. This role will be responsible for managing supplier performance, coordinating material supply, and ensuring inventory levels are aligned with production requirements. Working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining a reliable supply chain and supporting on time customer delivery within a fast paced engineering environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, negotiating competitive rates and overseeing performance.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance production needs and minimise excess.
• Address supplier delivery issues by identifying causes and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct supplier visits to assess and enhance performance and relationships.
• Utilise ERP and MRP systems to manage purchase requirements effectively.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and operational efficiency across internal systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within the manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and working with MRP systems.
• Strong capability in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desirable: Experience in the aerospace or aviation industry.

Benefits:

• Days based role with early finish on Fridays.
• 35 days annual holiday entitlement.
• Flexi Time
• Onsite parking.
• Competitive pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.