Procurement Coordinator

Reed; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Procurement Coordinator / Procurement Officer in Whitstable, Kent. The role is office-based, full-time (37.5 hours) in a manufacturing environment, offering a salary up to GBP39,999 per annum.

The successful candidate will manage purchasing activities, maintain supplier relationships, raise orders, monitor stock, and support cost-saving and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and purchasing within manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, components and consumables for production.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Raise and process purchase orders and monitor stock levels.
• Track supplier performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Produce procurement reports and maintain records.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Inventory management

Job description

Procurement Coordinator / Procurement Officer

Whitstable, Kent, up to GBP39,999 per annum, full Time 37.5 Hours per Week, office Based, Manufacturing Sector

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for your next challenge?

A successful and growing manufacturing business based in Whitstable is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Procurement Coordinator / Procurement Officer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient sourcing and supply of materials while supporting operational and business objectives.

The Role

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring stock levels meet production demands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the procurement of raw materials, components, and consumables
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Obtaining quotes and negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment activitiesTracking supplier performance and resolving supply chain issues
• Supporting cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Ensuring procurement processes comply with company policies and procedures
• Producing procurement reports and maintaining accurate records

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or currently studying towards one
• Experience with inventory management and production planning
• Knowledge of manufacturing supply chains

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary up to GBP39,999 per annum
• Full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Company benefits package