Procurement Coordinator

**Purpose of Role**:
Provide expert information and advice on aspects of procurement processes internally and externally.

Be responsible for assessing products, services and suppliers.

Ensure that approved purchases are of a sufficient quality and are cost-efficient.

Additionally, manage uniform and PPE orders for new hires, coordinate ongoing contracts for uniform and hygiene management. Oversee procurement of stationery, merchandise and confidential waste management.

**Responsibilities**
- Maintaining industry market knowledge in relation to new suppliers/products in the market.
- Reviewing, comparing, analysing products and services to be purchased.
- Proactively working with Terberg Group in relation to Terberg parts and products.
- Raising purchase order with preferred suppliers.
- Maintaining and updating supplier information such as delivery time, cost, product rate etc.
- Provide assistance to other department in relation to procurement matters.
- Ensure that all administration is completed on time, accurately and in line with set processes and procedures.
- Monitor inventory stock.
- Liaising with departmental managers and the HR department to collate new hire uniform issue orders and issue relevant PPE. This includes being the direct point of contact for new starters regarding their uniform and PPE needs.
- Collating new starter “goodie bags” for early allocation to the HR department in advance of day one of employment.
- Coordinating and managing ongoing contracts with third-party suppliers for uniform and hygiene management. This involves ensuring that existing colleague uniforms are collected and washed weekly, and addressing any replacement needs.
- Liaising with third-party vendors regarding stationery, merchandise, confidential waste management, and other relevant supplies. This includes coordinating the procurement and management of these supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- To work with all departments, particularly with projects that are being explored or implemented.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the purpose of this job or to support the needs of the business.
- **Critical Skills Required**:_
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- A positive can do attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure and with a sense of urgency.
- Communications skills, both verbal and in writing, together with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- High attention to detail & analytical mind set.
- Ability to manage own workload independently.
- Good organisation and prioritising skills.
- The ability to present and provide updates to managers and colleagues.
- Strong coordination and management skills to handle uniform and PPE orders, ongoing contracts, and third-party vendor relationships.
- Ability to effectively liaise with various departments and external suppliers to ensure smooth procurement processes.
- Self-motivational with the ability to challenge the status quo, and research and offer suggestions for improving efficiency or customer experience.
- **Critical Knowledge Required**:_
- A solid understanding and knowledge of procurement /purchasing methods and procedures.
- Good level Excel Skills.
- Good knowledge of Outlook and Word.
- Knowledge of uniform and PPE requirements, hygiene management, and stationery procurement processes.
- **Qualifications and Experience required**:_
- Experience of purchasing procedures and systems _e. purchaser / buyer role._
- Proven experience in coordinating and organising procurement activities, including managing contracts and liaising with suppliers.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £27,480.92 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person