Purchasing Co-ordinator

Alliance Healthcare; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Co-ordinator 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.

Some Of The Key Responsibilities Will Include

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

We Would Value The Following Attributes

1. Strong capability to negotiate with suppliers and analyse data.
2. Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
3. Strong verbal and written communication proficiency.
4. Ability to analyse 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

1. 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.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.