Procurement Coordinator

Hays Business Support • Permanent • Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 12h ago

Your new company
We are working with a global organisation seeking a talented procurement professional to support direct procurement operations and ensure the seamless flow of materials across an international supply chain.This role is focused on coordinating procurement requirements in line with business planning, expediting supply, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations. It offers exposure to global stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a complex supply chain environment.

Your new role
As a Procurement Coordinator, your role will include the following:

Procurement & Planning
Coordinate material requirements in line with production plans and demand forecasts.
Manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
Negotiate pricing for selected categories of materials and support approval processes.
Provide input into budgeting, cost tracking, and risk mitigation planning.
Oversee the coordination of material movements from suppliers and warehouses to operational sites.
Manage freight arrangements and ensure accurate documentation for import/export activities.
Track shipments and proactively resolve supply or delivery issues.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.
Support internal and external audits.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation.
Train and support colleagues on procurement processes and systems.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production planning and finance.
Monitor supplier performance and contribute to KPI tracking and reporting.
Inventory is maintained within agreed targets.
On-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvements.
Reduction in purchase order amendments.
Effective cost control and budget alignment.
Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum of 3 years' experience within procurement or supply chain.
Strong systems capability (ERP platforms such as SAP) and proficiency in Excel and business tools.
Experience coordinating logistics, freight, and material planning.
Understanding of quality and compliance standards (e.g., ISO)
Knowledge of transport regulations
Experience in regulated or complex manufacturing environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving approach.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Relationship-focused with strong supplier management capability.
Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented.

What you need to do now

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