Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator

Dutypoint; Stroud; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to join their vibrant team. This role is essential for maintaining exceptional customer service and driving innovation within the market. You'll be at the forefront of supplier relations and negotiations, ensuring that the company meets its financial targets while adhering to quality standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about supply chain excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of ERP systems is desirable.
• Methodical with good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support ordering of key components to meet KPIs for Pumps and Systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers for timely forecasts.
• Track performance of componentry and resolve supplier invoice queries.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Statistical Analysis

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dutypoint is a rapidly expanding manufacturer and supplier of Pump Systems and Pumps. The successful applicant for this role will enjoy being part of a vibrant team, working in an enjoyable atmosphere alongside great colleagues, conducting business in line with our core values:

1. Always World Class Service
   Right at the core of our business is a passion for going above and beyond. Showing the customer respect at all times and never letting them down.
2. Rise to It
   We ask a lot of ourselves because we set the bar so high. But we strive to make such heights enjoyable – creating a positive environment based on fun, collaboration and respect.
3. Thrive on Progress
   Be it adopting new technologies, embracing change or passionately contributing to our customer’s success stories – we are driven by pushing what’s possible.
4. Do Business Right
   Integrity, transparency, accountability and clear communication are crucial to how we do business. We stand by what we say, today and every day.

We are seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to maintain Dutypoint's flexibility in customer service and innovation in the market through supporting supplier relations & negotiations, process and procedure adherence and to continually deliver your best to exceed targets.

Principle Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Support the business in the ordering of key componentry and products to meet ‘First Time In Full’ (FTIF) KPIs, for both Pumps and Systems orders. Ensuring we meet both customer deadlines and financial targets.
2. Help build and maintain relationships with Dutypoint’s Supply Chain, providing timely forecasts, advanced visibility of orders, and first-class communication.
3. Support the overall P&S cost-saving initiatives, in line with business targets and raw material goals.
4. Measure and maintain Quality performance of componentry from Dutypoint’s Supply Chain, ensuring any discrepancies are logged in accordance with internal Quality processes.
5. Work closely with the Sales and Operations Teams to identify upcoming demand, and feedback areas of limited supply.
6. Be a key contributor to the Purchasing and Supply Mailbox, addressing queries from internal and external sources.
7. Arrange, log and monitor imports from Suppliers outside of the UK, adhering to the latest UK/EU regulations.
8. Build on existing logistics network to ensure seamless delivery of key componentry.
9. Complete availability checks for customer projects, communicating with various internal stakeholders.
10. Chase Suppliers for overdue orders to minimise risk of OTIF reduction.
11. Track and work towards internal P&S Key Performance Indicators as detailed by the Senior Management Team.
12. Liaise with the Accounting and Finance Team to resolve any Supplier Invoice queries.
13. Support Purchasing and Supply Chain Team Manager in Quarterly reviews with Key Suppliers.
14. Sourcing and on boarding of new suppliers, in line with Dutypoint’s sustainability/quality goals.

Principle Skills & Attributes:

1. Experience within a Manufacturing environment and knowledge of ERP systems desirable.
2. Positive and proactive outlook.
3. Methodical with good organisational skills & attention to detail. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Maths & English to minimum GCSE standard or equivalent.
4. Previous experience in supply chain or purchasing highly beneficial.
5. Basic statistical analysis skills. Ability to attend work on time.
6. Committed to continual development.
7. Flexible & persistent.