Procurement Coordinator

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Procurement Coordinator to join an international manufacturing client in North Northamptonshire. The role involves ensuring timely delivery of materials, managing inventory, and coordinating with finance and suppliers. Candidates should be organized, effective communicators with supply chain experience. This position is office-based and offers a salary range of £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement or supply chain roles is required.
• Strong ability to maintain inventory levels and manage purchasing orders.
• Proactive in identifying supply chain issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels against targets.
• Process and authorize purchasing orders.
• Coordinate transportation of goods effectively.
• Monitor costs alongside the finance department.
• Report on supplier and business performance.

Skills

Understanding of supply chain processes

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

IT Literacy

Tools

MRP or ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Coordinator

Contract: 6 Month FTC

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (Pro Rata'd)

Location: North Northamptonshire - Office Based

The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join their international Manufacturing client on a full time, permanent basis. This position is a fully office-based role in Northampton.

As a Procurement Coordinator, you will report directly into the Procurement and Supply Chain Director and be responsible for ensuring the right materials arrive on site at the correct times and do not make any delays to the manufacturing/production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the correct inventory levels on site against agreed target levels.
• Raising, processing and authorising purchasing orders.
• Coordinating transportation of goods, ensuring a smooth coordination between freight forwarders and carriers as well as ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Working closely alongside the finance department to monitor costs and outstanding invoices.
• Identifying supply chain issues due to Brexit and supplier lead times, ensuring you are proactive in your approach to minimize effects on production.
• Reporting to senior management on supplier and business performance and department forecasting.
• Maintaining an accurately updated MRP with inventory levels, order status', supplier communications and invoice receipts.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to reduce costs whilst continuing to maximize quality and increase lead times.

The successful candidate for the Procurement Coordinator / Materials Planner position will have previous experience working within a procurement / supply chain / material controller position.

Experience

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to work to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a large team including procurement, supply chain and production.
• IT Literate - previous experience using an MRP or ERP would be an advantage.

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