Procurement Coordinator Hybrid working

Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation.

We are currently seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our rapidly expanding team based in Harrogate, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate should be confident, analytical, and process-driven, with excellent communication skills.

As a Procurement Coordinator, you'll be responsible for supporting the procurement team in all aspects of the procurement cycle. This includes identifying potential opportunities, assisting with tenders and raising purchase orders.

Accuracy is critical in this role, and the Procurement Coordinator should be comfortable working with processes and systems. They should take pride in their work and be very attentive to detail. Additionally, they should be comfortable with data analysis and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Finance Team to resolve any non-compliant invoices
• To ensure purchase orders are fulfilled accurately and, in a time-efficient manner
• Central service contract procurement administration.
• To own the Supplier Onboarding process.
• Manage the mobile phone ordering and administering of our device management system.
• Deal with incoming supplier queries regarding POs and/or invoices.
• Identify opportunities to improve current processes.
• Handling general office tasks such as ordering stationery or arranging couriers. (Very sporadically)
• Attend supplier meetings to build knowledge around categories of your interest.
• Act as 1st line support for any general queries coming into the Procurement.
• Be a supportive team member.

The above outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position. However, this cannot be comprehensive, and other duties may be requested from time to time.

Skills

• Must have very strong written English skills.
• Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to deal politely, professionally, and effectively with people at all levels.
• Ability to achieve goals and targets within timescales.
• Ability to anticipate and consider needs of others and the business.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical mindset.
• Must have a desire to learn and ambition to develop a career within procurement.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Pride in delivering high standards of work.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Willing to be flexible and respond to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude and desire to be proactive.
• Strong work ethic.
• Always do the right thing. (Even when the odds are against you)

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Commercial acumen and analytical mindset.
• Understanding of the Procurement Cycle.

Desirable

• 1-2 year experience within a procurement / supply chain setting.
• Understanding of the production of reports.
• Experience in office administration and purchase ordering.
• Experience working in the accommodation sector.

What’s on offer:

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work (pro-rata for part time colleagues)
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work.
• Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum.

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the skills, knowledge and experience required, we would love to hear from you!

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.