Purchasing Co-Ordinator

Cencora; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our established team to support the business with day-to-day requirements.

In this role you will act as a liaison between the business and suppliers, ensuring the effective sourcing of goods and services. The focus will be on maintaining high standards for quality, quantity, location, timing, and pricing, while also enhancing system automation to secure a competitive advantage.

This role not only presents an exciting opportunity for professional growth but also provides a platform for individuals to contribute significantly to the organisation's procurement strategy and operational efficiency. We strongly believe in personal development, and you will have a development plan put into place that is tailored towards your career goals and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Achieving cost savings and adding value.
2. Processing purchase requisitions and purchase order management.
3. Issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and negotiating with suppliers.
4. Managing relationships with key suppliers.
5. Engaging in extensive stakeholder management.
6. Providing analysis on new and existing costs.
7. Working closely with the procurement function to review opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Attributes:

1. Strong capability to negotiate with suppliers and analyze data.
2. Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
3. Strong verbal and written communication proficiency.
4. Ability to analyze and interpret data for patterns and trends.
5. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
6. Previous experience in a purchasing team, especially in a Fleet or Operations environment.
7. Previous experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
8. Proficiency in using advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for data processing.

Additional Qualifications:

Working towards or holding a Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certification is advantageous.

We have an array of benefits to suit your lifestyle including: Employee assistance programme with legal and financial advisors as well as mental health counselling, Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers such as Currys PC World, Samsung, John Lewis and more, Access to Mental Health First Aiders, Contributory Pension Scheme after 3-month service, Cycle to Work Scheme, Service Based Holidays, Career Development and internal progression opportunities. Team members can take up to two paid Volunteer days per calendar year to carry out volunteer activities.

We offer Hybrid / Smart working, to allow you to balance your time between home and office.