Strategic Procurement & Inventory Coordinator

Pertemps Network Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Twice-yearly bonus

Health options

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Training provided

Career opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join our Birmingham-based operations. You will support purchasing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely deliveries to production sites.

This is a full-time, office-based role offering £51,000 per year plus discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday, a pension option, and full training. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise stock and costs.

Qualifications

• Procurement, purchasing and supply chain experience in a manufacturing/distribution setting.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving, initiative and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing a broad range of SKUs.
• Stock forecasting, sales trends and manufacturing requirements analysis.
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience with diversified sourcing and supplier risk management.
• Excellent written and spoken English and strong IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK/overseas.
• Right to work in the UK; CIPS qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the full procurement cycle, including supplier research, cost comparisons, purchase orders and supplier relationship management.
• Support negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and terms.
• Ensure stock levels are optimised against product sales, production requirements and warehouse capacity.
• Raise purchase orders and validate supplier invoices.
• Provide updates on pricing and changes affecting product costings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor purchase orders and resolve outstanding deliveries and invoice queries.
• Maintain approved supplier and product databases.
• Assist with supplier risk assessments.
• Support cost-saving initiatives through negotiation and alternative sourcing.
• Maintain procurement records and databases; produce analysis and forecasting reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and respond to business requirements; attend supplier meetings as required.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPS qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pertemps Network Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join our Birmingham-based operations. You will support purchasing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely deliveries to production sites.

This is a full-time, office-based role offering £51,000 per year plus discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday, a pension option, and full training. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise stock and costs.