Purchasing Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated purchasing professional to enhance supplier relationships and drive cost savings. This role involves managing commercial information, leading negotiations, and collaborating with teams to improve supplier performance. You will have the opportunity to support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to sustainability efforts while enjoying a professional environment that encourages career progression. Join a company that values your contributions and supports your growth with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Holiday buy-back scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional membership sponsorship

Training pass scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or supply chain is essential.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier relationships and manage product sourcing.
• Lead contract negotiations and enhance supplier performance.
• Conduct review meetings to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supply chain knowledge

Organizational skills

Computer literacy (Excel, Word)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Product sourcing

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate supplier relationships using the TVS SRM process.
• Source new or alternative products and suppliers for the client.
• Manage commercial information, including product pricing, lead times, and relevant data, such as setting up parts and suppliers in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the supply chain team to enhance supplier performance, engaging in negotiations to generate cost savings and mitigate increases.
• Host client meetings to identify continuous improvement opportunities and deliver benefits.
• Present purchasing activity periodically in review meetings with clients.
• Conduct review meetings with key suppliers to discuss and improve performance.
• Lead contract negotiations, agree on terms with suppliers, and enroll them in the TVS supply agreement.
• Identify opportunities to improve services, add value, and contribute to TVS’s sustainability.
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers.
• Perform other purchasing activities as required.
• Manage cross-sector spending categories, investigate, and analyze spend to reduce costs and add value.
• Maintain market intelligence to identify and build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Implement supply agreements for spending categories benefiting all sectors of TVS.
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects for the collective benefit of TVS across multiple sectors and sites.
• Support new business tenders by sourcing products and issuing RFQs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Ability to work effectively within deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Excel, email, and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficient in product sourcing.
• Some business travel required for client and supplier meetings.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can develop your skills further.

Your package will include:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance.
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available).
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness, including:
• GP consultations and second opinions
• Mental health support
• Financial and legal support
• Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional membership and study sponsorship.
• Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice).

At TVS SCS, we encourage and support our employees to realize their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high-impact results that make a real difference to our business and customers.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS has signed the Armed Forces covenant and is a forces-friendly employer.