Purchasing Co-ordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Previous Purchasing Experience is Highly Desirable

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• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday.
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• Great work/life balance: Hybrid working with 2-3 days based in the office.
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• Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + potential Bonus of up to 10%
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• Benefits: Starting 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and growing), a pension scheme and lots more…
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• 40 Hours a Week, Mon-Friday, Flexible start and finish, 8/9 am start etc.
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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 Responsibilities

Purchasing Support

Review 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 fulfilment

Cost Management

Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve value within purchasing activitiesChallenge non-compliant or inefficient spend and recommend alternative solutions

Process Improvement

Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes to increase efficiencySupport the development and maintenance of procurement tools, including catalogues and systems

Supplier Management

Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring appropriate due diligence and compliance checks are completedMaintain supplier records and support ongoing governance to mitigate financial and reputational risks

Procurement Transformation

Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay systems and processesSupport wider procurement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness

Administrative Support

Provide general administrative support to the procurement team, including rebate tracking and third-party managementMaintain accurate procurement data and documentation

Key Relationships

Internal stakeholders across the business for purchasing support and guidanceSenior and functional management for requirements gathering and supplier recommendationsExternal suppliers for onboarding, coordination, and performance monitoring

Skills and Experience

Experience 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 Attributes

Proactive and solution-oriented approachAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCommitment to continuous improvement and process efficiency

Leadership Expectations

Demonstrates accountability and ownership of responsibilitiesWorks collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholdersMaintains high standards of integrity and professionalismContinuously seeks opportunities for personal and professional development

Key parts of the Role:

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• Supplier Onboarding
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• Real Time Requisition Review
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• System and Data Review
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• Supplier Relationship Management
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