Purchasing Co-ordinator

Purchasing CoordinatorMilton Keynes£30,000 - £35,000 per annumPrevious Purchasing Experience is Highly Desirable * Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday. * Great work/life balance: Hybrid working with 2-3 days based in the office. * Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + potential Bonus of up to 10% * Benefits: Starting 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and growing), a pension scheme and lots more… * 40 Hours a Week, Mon-Friday, Flexible start and finish, 8/9 am start etc.This is working for one of the UK's largest car dealer groups, the most popular and celebrated car, van, truck and motorbike manufacturers.To provide reactive and operational purchasing support across the Group, ensuring that requisitions are accurate, cost-effective, and compliant. The role also supports supplier onboarding, procurement process improvements, and the ongoing development of Source-to-Pay systems, while helping to manage supplier risk and performance.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchasing SupportReview and validate purchase requisitions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policiesProvide guidance to internal stakeholders on purchasing processes and best practicesLiaise with suppliers to support efficient order placement and fulfilmentCost ManagementIdentify opportunities to reduce costs and improve value within purchasing activitiesChallenge non-compliant or inefficient spend and recommend alternative solutionsProcess ImprovementIdentify and implement improvements to procurement processes to increase efficiencySupport the development and maintenance of procurement tools, including catalogues and systemsSupplier ManagementCoordinate onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring appropriate due diligence and compliance checks are completedMaintain supplier records and support ongoing governance to mitigate financial and reputational risksProcurement TransformationAssist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay systems and processesSupport wider procurement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational effectivenessAdministrative SupportProvide general administrative support to the procurement team, including rebate tracking and third-party managementMaintain accurate procurement data and documentationKey RelationshipsInternal stakeholders across the business for purchasing support and guidanceSenior and functional management for requirements gathering and supplier recommendationsExternal suppliers for onboarding, coordination, and performance monitoringSkills and ExperienceExperience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support roles (preferred, not essential)Strong attention to detail, administration and organisational skillsGood communication and stakeholder management abilitiesCommercial awareness with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunitiesFamiliarity with procurement systems and Source-to-Pay processes (desirable)Personal AttributesProactive and solution-oriented approachAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCommitment to continuous improvement and process efficiencyLeadership ExpectationsDemonstrates accountability and ownership of responsibilitiesWorks collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholdersMaintains high standards of integrity and professionalismContinuously seeks opportunities for personal and professional developmentKey parts of the Role: * Supplier Onboarding * Real Time Requisition Review * System and Data Review * Supplier Relationship Management