Procurement Coordinator

Vitrition; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to ensure the efficient procurement of raw materials and packaging. The candidate will coordinate with suppliers, manage delays, and support the development of contingency suppliers, all while upholding the company's core values. The role is based in Liversedge and offers a salary dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Efficient procurement of raw materials and packaging.
• Raise accurate Purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Liaise with suppliers on material arrival versus planned dates.
• Manage delays/issues with raw materials.
• Develop Contingency Supply Base for key raw materials.
• Support in identifying new or contingency suppliers.
• Participate in purchasing projects that deliver business value.
• Follow up on artwork changes and proofs from suppliers.
• Communicate key Milestone dates to Sales team.
• Monitor change control document from procurement perspective.
• Coordinate returns to suppliers and raise necessary documents.
• Set up new item codes.
• Complete any other duties as required.

Job description

Overview

Procurement Coordinator

Location: Liversedge, WF15

Salary dependent on experience

Purpose of role

The efficient reliable procurement of raw materials and packaging materials in alignment with Manufacturing Plan and Order Schedule.

Role Responsibilities

• The procurement of raw materials and packaging in alignment with business needs.
• The raising of accurate Purchase orders in a timely manner against the Manufacturing requirement “shopping list”.
• Coordination of Order Status - liaising with suppliers and internal communication with business teams on material arrival versus planned dates
• Management of impact of delays/issues with raw materials - ensuring key stakeholders aware of change allowing business time to plan
• The development of Contingency Supply Base aiming for dual supply source on key raw materials
• liaison with Development & Quality to ensure Supplier/Product Approvals are completed as timely as possible
• Provide support to identify new suppliers or contingency suppliers for new materials and packaging
• Involvement in agreed purchasing projects that deliver value to the business via flexible supply base, cost, reduced lead time etc.
• Following up on artwork changes, chasing proofs & CAD samples from suppliers.
• Highlighting to Sales team key Milestone dates & implications for supply should the dates be passed - so there are no surprises/disappointments when lead times slip
• Monitors the change control document from procurement perspective to ensure departments are completing tasks timely and recording properly on the database.
• Returns to suppliers - raising on the system, coordinating with the suppliers on uplifting/replacement goods and processing the completed return docs & copies for Anne for invoicing.
• Setting up new item codes
• Any other reasonable duties as required to fulfil the company needs.
• KPI's: KPI's will be set and reviewed at regular intervals, TBC

Core values

• Commitment
  • Show commitment & pride in doing a good job
  • Encourage motivation and a positive professional attitude
  • Focussed approach to meet our aspirations for the team and business
• Teamwork
  • Be prepared to go the extra miles
  • Respect our environment and each other
  • Be reliable, honesty and trustworthy
  • Have fun, be social and celebrate success
  • Be understanding and encouraging
• Communication
  • Communicate in the best personal way
  • Be open and approachable and listen
  • Share and involve where appropriate
• Development
  • Coach, train and mentor colleagues
  • Create a learning environment
• Responsibility and Accountability
  • Encourage positive feedback and challenge
  • Be organised, proactive and show initiative
  • Give praise when due
  • Take ownership, responsibility and be accountable

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