Procurement Coordinator - Nelson, United Kingdom - Farmhouse Biscuits

Farmhouse Biscuits

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Nelson, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Procurement Coordinator position is an integral role, providing support on administrative activities to ensure the smooth operation of Procurement for Farmhouse Biscuits.

The role will provide full administrative support in a busy Food Procurement function, and therefore requires a high level of multitasking, prioritising and administration skills.

As well as maintaining and developing effective supplier relationships, the Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for managing the pipeline of orders, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders keeping them updated on queries and progress of orders.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Procurement Coordinator will provide administrative and operational support to the Commercial Procurement Manager
Management of day to day purchasing and low value, low risk procurement activities
The Procurement Coordinator will monitor purchases through the quotation and delivery processes. Track the progress of shipments and address any problems.
Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
Assist with the onboarding process of new suppliers
The Procurement Coordinator will assist suppliers, Commercial teams and finance with purchase order, delivery and invoicing queries
Manage the month end stock take process
Work closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Warehouse and Commercial Team
Ensure stock levels are optimised against product sales and production requirements using available I.T software
Review requisitions and send out a request for quotations and purchase orders to suppliers
Provide feedback to the wider business on pricing and changes that need to be incorporated to final product costings
Negotiate with suppliers the best price and delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements
Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers
Monitor, evaluate, and improve the supplier base
Monitor the status of orders and resolve any outstanding deliveries and/or invoices
Maintain the approved supplier database and assist with the risk assessment of suppliers
Monitor material price fluctuations and update the price volatility tracker
Attend supplier meetings
Travel to company satellite locations and suppliers' locations (some overseas travel possible)
Develop, maintain, and execute a continuous improvement plan for purchasing which minimises stock holding, redundancy, wastage, costs and out of stocks
Manage the strategic procurement of all raw materials, packaging, and consumables across a manufacturing operation, ensuring full availability to meet customer requirements, whilst minimising costs and working capital in line with financial and strategic targets

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

A proven track record of Procurement and excellent knowledge of Purchasing and Supply process
Selfmotivated with great organisational skills
A proactive approach, able to solve problems, use your initiative and make decisions when necessary
Demonstrable ability to understand and manage an extensive range of SKUs
Ability to work collaboratively, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Analytical strengths to work with sales and manufacturing trends in relation to stock forecasting and purchasing
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach
Strong IT skills as well as Maths and English skills are essential
Proficient in understanding the products and/ or services supplied to the local authority by external suppliers
Proficient in product evaluation and selection (the analytical comparison of IT products against specified criteria, including costs, to determine the solution which best meets the business need).
Proficient in contract negotiations (methods, techniques and frameworks for negotiating contracts for the supply of IT products and services).
Flexible and adaptable approach to change
Previous experience in dealing with food suppliers (desirable)

Hours of work are Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-17:00.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: