Purchasing Co-ordinator

<p><strong>Purchasing Coordinator</strong></p><ul><li>Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday.</li><li><strong>Hybrid working</strong> with 2-3 days based in the office.</li><li>Salary £(phone number removed) + potential Bonus of up to 10%</li><li>Benefits: Starting 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and growing), a pension scheme and lots more…</li><li>40 Hours a Week, Mon-Friday, <strong>Flexible start and finish, 8/9</strong> am start etc.</li></ul><p>This is working for one of the UK's largest car dealer groups most popular and celebrated car, van, truck and motorbike manufacturers.</p><p>To provide reactive and operational purchasing support across the Group, ensuring that requisitions are accurate, cost-effective, and compliant. The role also supports supplier onboarding, procurement process improvements, and the ongoing development of Source-to-Pay systems, while helping to manage supplier risk and performance.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Purchasing Support</strong></p><ul><li>Review and validate purchase requisitions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies</li><li>Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on purchasing processes and best practices</li><li>Liaise with suppliers to support efficient order placement and fulfilment</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve value within purchasing activities</li><li>Challenge non-compliant or inefficient spend and recommend alternative solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes to increase efficiency</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of procurement tools, including catalogues and systems</li></ul><p><strong>Supplier Management</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring appropriate due diligence and compliance checks are completed</li><li>Maintain supplier records and support ongoing governance to mitigate financial and reputational risks</li></ul><p><strong>Procurement Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay systems and processes</li><li>Support wider procurement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide general administrative support to the procurement team, including rebate tracking and third-party management</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation</li></ul><br><p><strong>Key Relationships</strong></p><ul><li>Internal stakeholders across the business for purchasing support and guidance</li><li>Senior and functional management for requirements gathering and supplier recommendations</li><li>External suppliers for onboarding, coordination, and performance monitoring</li></ul><br><p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support roles (preferred, not essential)</li><li>Strong attention to detail, administration and organisational skills</li><li>Good communication and stakeholder management abilities</li><li>Commercial awareness with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities</li><li>Familiarity with procurement systems and Source-to-Pay processes (desirable)</li></ul><br><p><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive and solution-oriented approach</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and process efficiency</li></ul><br><p><strong>Leadership Expectations</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrates accountability and ownership of responsibilities</li><li>Works collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders</li><li>Maintains high standards of integrity and professionalism</li><li>Continuously seeks opportunities for personal and professional development</li></ul>