Procurement Data Processor

FCC Environment Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Training & progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Gymflex

EAP access

Best Doctors

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Procurement Data Processor to manage stock, data and supplier relationships at the Allington Energy from Waste facility in Kent. The role focuses on data accuracy, PO processing and ensuring stock availability to support procurement activities.

You will maintain the inventory database, raise purchase orders, review quotations and help drive best practices across procurement functions in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' procurement experience in a recycling, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience inputting and managing large data volumes in an MRP system.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• CIPS qualification desirable.
• Experience using stock inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of procurement best practice.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Q4 stock inventory database and generate reports.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust parameters to minimise shortages.
• Raise and manage RFQs for stock, consumables and tools.
• Review supplier quotations and make recommendations.
• Raise, receive and manage purchase orders per procedures.
• Progress supplier orders for timely delivery.
• Maintain inventory records in the MRP database.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Support annual pricing agreements and broader procurement activities.
• Guide internal stakeholders on stockholding and procurement best practices.

Skills

Procurement

Data management

Excel

MRP systems

Supplier management

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

CIPS desirable

Tools

MRP system

ERP

Job description

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Procurement Data Processor

Salary – £28,527 - £35,659 per annum

Hours – Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location & Postcode – Allington Energy from Waste Facility, Kent ME16 0LD

As a Procurement Data Processor at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the management of parts, materials and commodities at our Allington Energy from Waste facility. You will support procurement activities, maintain inventory data, manage purchase orders and supplier relationships, and help ensure stock availability while adhering to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

This vacancy is for a full-time position.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our wellbeing platform

What will you be doing?

• Managing the Q4 stock inventory database and generating reports
• Monitoring stock levels and reviewing inventory parameters to minimise stock shortages
• Raising and managing requests for quotations for stock, consumables and tools
• Reviewing supplier quotations and making recommendations to stakeholders
• Raising, receiving and managing purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Progressing supplier orders to ensure timely delivery
• Maintaining inventory records within the MRP database
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting annual pricing agreements and wider procurement activities
• Providing support and guidance to internal stakeholders on stockholding and procurement best practices

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 3 years' procurement experience within a recycling, manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience of inputting and managing large volumes of data within an MRP system
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• CIPS qualification desirable
• Experience using stock inventory management systems
• Knowledge of procurement best practice
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise workloads and respond positively to changing business requirements

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.