Procurement Coordinator

PZ Cussons plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Share incentive plan

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Hybrid/electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Discounted and complimentary PZ goods

Onsite gym

Job summary

PZ Cussons plc in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to help keep key supply chains moving, across raw materials, packaging and third-party suppliers. The role involves supporting procurement strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and turning data into insight to drive value.

You will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, sourcing and procurement operations while contributing to cost saving initiatives, risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing or a related commercial environment.
• Degree-level education or equivalent practical experience.
• CIPS Level 3/4 qualification, or a desire to work towards MCIPS, would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence using Excel and PowerPoint to turn data into meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver procurement strategies that strengthen supplier performance, improve efficiency and support a resilient supply base across key categories.
• Play an important role in bringing new products to market by coordinating supplier onboarding, packaging developments and raw material changes with cross-functional teams.
• Use data and procurement insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation and process improvements that support business performance.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, helping to track performance, resolve challenges and keep projects moving forward.
• Support effective risk management by monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate procurement information and highlighting potential supply risks early.
• Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, sourcing and procurement operations while supporting tenders, benchmarking activities and innovation projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS level (advantageous)

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Role: Procurement Coordinator

Location: Manchester

Contract: Permanent

WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what's possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.

As our Procurement Coordinator, you'll help keep some of our most important supply chains moving. Working across raw materials, packaging and third-party suppliers, you'll support the delivery of procurement strategies that drive value, ensure continuity of supply and help bring new products to life. You'll collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing and Procurement, turning data into insight and helping shape decisions that make a real difference to the business. This is an excellent opportunity to build your procurement expertise while contributing to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across our UK manufacturing operation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Help deliver procurement strategies that strengthen supplier performance, improve efficiency and support a resilient supply base across key categories.
• Play an important role in bringing new products to market by coordinating supplier onboarding, packaging developments and raw material changes with cross-functional teams.
• Use data and procurement insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation and process improvements that support business performance.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, helping to track performance, resolve challenges and keep projects moving forward.
• Support effective risk management by monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate procurement information and highlighting potential supply risks early.
• Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, sourcing and procurement operations while supporting tenders, benchmarking activities and innovation projects.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing or a related commercial environment, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Degree-level education or equivalent practical experience.
• CIPS Level 3/4 qualification, or a desire to work towards MCIPS, would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence using Excel and PowerPoint to turn data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• SAP or ERP system experience would be beneficial, but not essential.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan
• Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support
• Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual
• 1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance
• Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice
• Discounted and complimentary PZ products
• Onsite gym (where available)

OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.

We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders by building portfolios of locally loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.

Spanning Personal, Home and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS

We're committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.

Dare to be bold, Discover what's possible, and Do the incredible.