Procurement Coordinator

Liversedge, WF15

Salary dependent on experience

Purpose of role:

The efficient reliable procurement of raw materials and packaging materials in alignment with Manufacturing Plan and Order Schedule.

Role Responsibilities:

Purchasing:

• The procurement of raw materials and packaging in alignment with business needs.
• The raising of accurate Purchase orders in a timely manner against the Manufacturing requirement “shopping list”.
• Coordination of Order Status – liaising with suppliers and internal communication with business teams on material arrival versus planned dates
• Management of impact of delays/issues with raw materials – ensuring key stakeholders aware of change allowing business time to plan
• The development of Contingency Supply Base aiming for dual supply source on key raw materials
• liaison with Development & Quality to ensure Supplier/Product Approvals are completed as timely as possible
• Provide support to identify new suppliers or contingency suppliers for new materials and packaging
• Involvement in agreed purchasing projects that deliver value to the business via flexible supply base, cost, reduced lead time etc.
• Following up on artwork changes, chasing proofs & CAD samples from suppliers.
• Highlighting to Sales team key Milestone dates & implications for supply should the dates be passed – so there are no surprises/disappointments when lead times slip
• Monitors the change control document from procurement perspective to ensure departments are completing tasks timely and recording properly on the database.
• Returns to suppliers – raising on the system, coordinating with the suppliers on uplifting/replacement goods and processing the completed return docs & copies for Anne for invoicing.
• Setting up new item codes
• Any other reasonable duties as required to fulfil the company needs.

KPI’s : KPI’s will be set and reviewed at regular intervals, TBC :

Core values

Commitment

• Show commitment & pride in doing a good job
• Encourage motivation and a positive professional attitude
• Focussed approach to meet our aspirations for the team and  business

Teamwork                               

• Be prepared to go the extra miles
• Respect our environment and each other
• Be reliable, honesty and trustworthy
• Have fun, be social and celebrate success
• Be understanding and encouraging

Communication                        

• Communicate in the best personal way
• Be open and approachable and listen
• Share and involve where appropriate

Development

• Coach, train and mentor colleagues
• Create a learning environment

Responsibility and Accountability           

• Encourage positive feedback and challenge             
• Be organised, proactive and show initiative              
• Give praise when due                     
• Take ownership, responsibility and be accountable

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