Procurement Coordinator – Fuel and Farm inputs

Procurement Coordinator – Fuel and Farm inputs, plus some accounts cover

Brackley | Up to £29,000 per annum DOE | 12-month fixed-term Maternity Cover contract | Parking available

Our client is an established rural and agricultural business based in Brackley. They work closely with members across the agricultural and rural sector and are now looking to appoint a Procurement Coordinator to support with the purchasing and coordination of fuels and other farm inputs, plus to help our accounts team.

This 12-month fixed-term contract has come available to cover maternity leave, and would suit someone with previous agricultural, fuel, farm inputs, purchasing or supplier-focused experience, particularly someone who understands the importance of accuracy, timing and communication when supporting members and suppliers in a busy rural environment.

The Procurement Coordinator Role:

As Procurement Coordinator, you will be working as part of a friendly and knowledgeable team, supporting the purchasing process from enquiry through to order coordination and supplier communication. The role will involve handling member requirements, liaising with suppliers, raising and processing orders, maintaining accurate records and helping to ensure that products are sourced and supplied efficiently. This particular role will focus on fuels and other agricultural inputs, so experience or knowledge within this area would be highly beneficial.

Procurement Coordinator – Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with members and suppliers regarding product availability, pricing and orders
• Supporting the procurement of fuels and other agricultural inputs
• Processing orders accurately and maintaining up-to-date records
• Using Outlook, Excel, spreadsheets and internal systems to manage information
• Coordinating with colleagues to ensure member requirements are handled efficiently
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day procurement an accounts administration
• Helping to resolve queries in a clear, practical and timely manner
• Working accurately with product, pricing and supplier information

What our client is looking for:

• Previous experience within rural supplies, agriculture, fuels, commodities, purchasing or a related environment
• Knowledge of fuels or wider agricultural inputs would be highly advantageous
• Good administration and organisational skills
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and spreadsheets
• Accuracy and attention to detail when processing information
• A practical, helpful and member/customer-focused approach
• The ability to work well as part of a small team
• A willingness to learn new systems, including bespoke software when introduced

Hours and Package:

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
• 40 hours per week
• Half an hour for lunch
• Up to c. £29,000 per annum), depending on experience and relevant agricultural knowledge
• Overtime paid at standard hourly rate
• Based in Brackley
• Parking available
• Anticipated start date: August / September

This is a great opportunity for someone with agricultural experience who enjoys working in a busy, practical and team-focused environment, supporting members and suppliers with important day-to-day procurement requirements.