Procurement Coordinator

Are you organised, commercially minded and looking to build a career within Procurement?I’m currently recruiting for a Procurement Coordinator to join an established and growing food manufacturing business in Bedfordshire.This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a fast-paced administrative role who wants to develop their career within a collaborative procurement team.The RoleWorking closely with the wider Procurement team, you’ll provide day to day support across supplier management, purchasing activity, data and reporting while also working with teams across the wider business.Responsibilities will include:Coordinating supplier information, onboarding documentation and maintaining accurate supplier recordsSupporting purchasing activity including order tracking, expediting and resolving supply or invoice queriesMaintaining accurate pricing, contract and procurement data within internal systemsWorking closely with Supply Chain, Production, NPD and Finance teams to support business requirementsSupporting supplier sourcing activity, including gathering information, obtaining quotations and assisting with tender activityCoordinating supplier samples, specifications and pricing to support new product and customer projectsMonitoring contract usage and highlighting any significant differences against forecastsMaintaining procurement reports, documentation and KPI informationBuilding strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholdersSupporting the Procurement team with ongoing projects and continuous improvement activityWhat We’re Looking ForYou could already be working within Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Commercial Administration, or you may be an experienced Administrator looking to move into Procurement.Ideally, you will have:Previous experience within an administrative, purchasing or procurement support positionStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage several priorities at onceExcellent attention to detail and confidence working with dataGood communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and stakeholders across different departmentsIntermediate Excel skillsPrevious experience using an ERP or procurement system would be advantageousExperience within food manufacturing, FMCG, manufacturing or supply chain would be beneficialWhy Apply?This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Procurement.You’ll join a supportive team where you’ll gain exposure to both operational and strategic procurement activity, with genuine opportunities to develop towards positions such as Buyer or Procurement Specialist as your experience grows.The role offers:💰 Circa £35,000 salary🏖️ 31 days holiday🏠 Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week on-site📈 Excellent career development and progression opportunitiesInterested?Apply today or get in touch with me directly for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.