Procurement Coordinator

Checkmate Fire Solutions; Elland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Birthday off after probation

Learning & development via Training 0

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions is seeking a procurement professional to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to secure optimal value. You’ll source quotations, negotiate pricing and discounts, and drive cost-saving initiatives while balancing quality, availability and lead times.

The role requires experience in procurement or supply chain, strong supplier relationship skills, and proficiency in ERP/purchasing systems (Dynamics 365 desirable) with solid Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Proven negotiation with suppliers.
• ERP or purchasing systems experience; Dynamics 365 desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to build effective supplier relationships and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Source competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, and bulk purchasing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier performance.
• Raise and manage purchase orders and expediting deliveries.
• Maintain procurement records and KPI reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Independence & teamwork

Excel

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

The Role

Procurement at Checkmate is about much more than placing purchase orders. You’ll work closely with suppliers and colleagues across operations, site delivery, contract support, commercial and finance to secure the best possible value for the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Sourcing competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Negotiating pricing, discounts, project rates and bulk purchasing opportunities.
• Identifying and supporting cost-saving initiatives.
• Balancing cost, quality, availability and lead times.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing issues.
• Raising and managing purchase orders.
• Monitoring outstanding orders and expediting deliveries.
• Resolving supplier, delivery and invoice queries.
• Maintaining supplier, subcontractor and procurement records.
• Maintaining Master Price Lists and procurement information.
• Recording and reporting procurement savings.
• Supporting procurement KPIs and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and approved supplier arrangements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems; Dynamics 365 would be desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Confidence building effective supplier relationships.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us

• A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
• Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)
• Access to continuous learning opportunities & development through our Award-winning Training Academy
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones

Recruitment Agencies

Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission.