Purchasing Coordinator - Andover, United Kingdom - Gi Group

Gi Group
Gi Group
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Andover, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Purchasing Coordinator
£40,000 per annum

  • 4 Monday Thursday, 3 Friday
Andover
Permanent

Company Benefits:

  • Free on site parking
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Excellent training programme and progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Early finish every Friday
A dynamic Purchasing Coordinator is required for our global Manufacturing client based in Andover. This specialised purchasing and procurement role would suit an experienced buyer with a technical manufacturing production industry background.

This is an excellentopportunity for a well-driven, self motivated purchasing professional to take on a diverse role which they can truly make their own.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing procurement and purchasing using Excel / AX system.
  • Supplier selection and management including research in terms of best service, delivery and quality.
  • Constantly liaising with suppliers to ensure strong relationships.
  • Cost reduction programs.
  • Order placement and expediting.
  • Updating MRP data and systems.
  • Materials control and stock level management, demand forecasting with production and materials team.

Skills required:

  • Good previous experience of being a Buyer or similar purchasing role (Purchasing, Procurement, supply chain) in a manufacturing, fast moving production industry.
  • CIPS qualified or higher / equivalent purchasing procurement supply chain qualifications (Desirable).
  • Good experience of Excel and Word.
  • Proven negotiation skills and cost reduction
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Strong organization skills
  • Knowledge and experience of supplier selection, cost reduction programs, expediting and materials control.
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