Procurement Coordinator | Hybrid Supply Chain Impact

PZ Cussons (UK) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus, pension, etc

Private medical cover and wellbeing

Flexible holiday options and Friday 1:

Hybrid/electric car scheme and cycleto

Discounted PZ products

Onsite gym

Job summary

PZ Cussons (UK) Ltd is seeking a Procurement Coordinator in Manchester to support strategies across raw materials, packaging and suppliers. You will help drive value, ensure continuity of supply and assist in bringing new products to market.

This permanent role offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and opportunities to develop procurement expertise while contributing to sustainability and continuous improvement across our UK operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Supply chain

Purchasing

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP/ERP

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PZ Cussons (UK) Ltd is seeking a Procurement Coordinator in Manchester to support strategies across raw materials, packaging and suppliers. You will help drive value, ensure continuity of supply and assist in bringing new products to market.

This permanent role offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and opportunities to develop procurement expertise while contributing to sustainability and continuous improvement across our UK operations.