Hybrid Category Procurement Coordinator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Lymm; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health plan

Free meals (breakfast/lunch)

Training via KP Academy

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing & rewards

Birthday day off

Pension & enhanced holiday

Job summary

Kids Planet Head Office in Lymm is seeking a procurement professional to support category managers, maintain supplier databases, and manage product catalogues and pricing. You will analyse spend data, prepare KPI reports, and coordinate tender processes to ensure value for money across nursery sites.

Ideal candidates have experience in procurement or category administration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, buying, supply chain or category administration.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Managers with sourcing and procurement projects.
• Maintain supplier and product databases.
• Create and update product catalogues and pricing.
• Analyse spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare supplier performance reports and KPIs.
• Liaise with nurseries regarding product queries and supply issues.
• Coordinate supplier meetings and maintain action trackers.
• Assist with tender processes and contract documentation.
• Monitor stock trends and demand across nursery locations.
• Work closely with Finance to resolve invoice or pricing discrepancies.
• Ensure procurement policies and compliance requirements are followed.
• Support the onboarding of new suppliers and products following acquisitions.

Skills

Procurement

Buying

Supply chain

Category admin

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Detail orientation

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kids Planet Head Office in Lymm is seeking a procurement professional to support category managers, maintain supplier databases, and manage product catalogues and pricing. You will analyse spend data, prepare KPI reports, and coordinate tender processes to ensure value for money across nursery sites.

Ideal candidates have experience in procurement or category administration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing business.