Procurement Coordinator

Mitsubishi Electric; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Hatfield is seeking a Supply Chain professional to create and manage Purchase Orders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and experience with SAP is preferred. This position offers hybrid working options and generous annual leave. Join us in ensuring timely product availability to meet customer demands.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible Working

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience in customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders for products.
• Maintain stock levels and accurate information flow.
• Manage daily inbound inventory and resolve duty-related queries.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Time management

Competent user of Microsoft packages

Experience with SAP or similar ERP system

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About us:

We, the Mitsubishi Electric Group, contribute to the realisation of a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous technological innovation and ceaseless creativity. "Changes for the Better" represents the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s attitude to "always strive to achieve something better", as we continue to change and grow. Each one of us shares a strong will and passion to continuously aim for change, reinforcing our commitment to creating "an even better tomorrow"

Role summary:

As the business sets off on the Advance Innovation strategy to 2025, we shall see significant growth, one of the key areas of the business to ensure that we are set for this growth is our Supply Chain to ensure that we have the right product and the right time for our Customers’ demands.

This role will report in to the Procurement Manager helping to create and maintain the Purchase Orders needed as well as monitor the Inbound products moving around the World.

The role also involves maintaining Material Masters on SAP and helping the Operations and Sales teams with Stock information required by their Customers

Skills/Responsibilities:

• Create Purchase Orders for all products within the Living Environmental Systems (LES) Division to meet the requirements of the external demands via our sales team.
• Work closely alongside the members of the Procurement team to maintain stock levels and accurate information flows between Departments.
• Ensure all LES products are created & retired accurately within SAP system.
• Placing monthly stock orders to LES MELCO factories and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Management of LES daily inbound inventory (air freight & shipping), resolving all duty related queries as and when they arise.
• Work with other European Branches to maximise stock collaborations- dealing with new orders and queries on existing orders ensuring also intercompany pricing maintained for all parts.
• Enhance communication & information exchange to all departments regarding product (existing & new), availability, inbound, pricing, shipments.
• Ensuring all internal and external emails/telephone queries/tasks are responded to and resolved in a timely manner to suit the needs of the business.

Experience:

• Excellent Communication Skills (both written & verbal).
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Contribution to team goals.
• Identifying critical tasks, taking ownership to resolve them.
• Time management – multi tasking skills & the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Competent user of Microsoft packages like Excel, Word & PowerPoint and preferably some experience using SAP or similar ERP system.

In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days per year, plus bank holidays increasing by one day with each year of service until 27 days per year.
• Flexible Working - we offer a range of flexible working options that include working from home or hybrid working.
• Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Private Medical, Dental Insurance and a Cash Plan Scheme - Single cover funded by Mitsubishi.
• Access to Mitsubishi’s very own discount platform.
• Colleague Referral Scheme.
• Holiday Buy.
• Long Service Awards.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Sports & Social Club (Recent events such as theatre trips, Ascot, Paintball, The Darts)
• Employee Assistance Programme including additional services Eldercare & Best Doctors.

Equality and Diversity

Mitsubishi Electric is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) to contribute to a sustainable society where everyone is treated respectfully. We will realise this through solving social issues, aiming for a future where everyone can feel welcome.

In all aspects of recruitment, Mitsubishi Electric will strive to ensure an inclusive hiring process that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents. We are dedicated to eliminating barriers, fostering equity, and building a workforce that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the communities we serve.