Supply Chain Coordinator

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in Supply Chain, Buying or Procurement?

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join a prestigious manufacturing business within their busy Estimating team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ambitious, hardworking and eager to develop a long-term career across Supply Chain, Buying, Sourcing or Procurement.

You don't necessarily need extensive previous experience. The client is open to recent graduates from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or other commercially focused subjects. What really matters is your attitude, willingness to learn, ability to use your initiative and desire to succeed.

What will you be doing as a Supply Chain Coordinator?

• Supporting the Estimating and buying process to meet customer requirements
• Liaising with suppliers and the Sales team to obtain competitive pricing
• Negotiating supplier costs and fixed-price periods
• Reviewing pricing and margins to ensure products remain commercially competitive
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and internal relationships
• Identifying opportunities to deliver cost savings
• Supporting product sourcing and purchasing activity
• Developing processes and systems to calculate costs and margins
• Maintaining accurate product, pricing and supplier information
• Producing and updating product review schedules
• Working closely with the Estimating and Sales teams to meet customer requirements
• Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Supporting continuous improvement across buying and supply chain processes
• Learning and developing your knowledge of commercial, buying and supply chain processes

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Looking to build a career in Supply Chain, Buying, Procurement, Sourcing or a commercial environment
• Whether you have knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics or a similar subject, or are a recent graduate looking to start your career, we'd LOVE to hear from you
• Previous experience in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing or Estimating would be advantageous but is not essential
• Experience dealing with or negotiating with suppliers would be beneficial
• Commercially minded with an interest in how businesses operate
• Ambitious, hardworking and driven
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career
• Confident using your own initiative and not afraid to ask questions
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing your own workload
• Confident using IT and learning new systems
• A positive, forward-thinking attitude with the determination to succeed

Similar roles could include: Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Assistant, Sourcing Assistant, Procurement Coordinator or Estimating Assistant.

What will you get in return for your work as a Supply Chain Coordinator?

• Salary up to £30,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Full training provided
• Excellent opportunity to build a long-term career
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health Shield cash plan including support towards dental, optical and medical costs
• Free on-site parking
• Unlimited free hot drinks
• Bright, modern open-plan offices
• Luxury kitchen facilities with TVs
• Pool and ping pong tables for use during breaks

If this sounds like a Supply Chain Coordinator role you will LOVE and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd LOVE to hear from you. Apply today!

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