Purchasing Coordinator - 12 Month FTC

Our client is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join the business on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible ensuring the IT services (predominately phone contracts) are procured in accordance with requirements of stakeholders and the business.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected player in the life science industry. With a large workforce, they have a strong presence in Runcorn, providing vital services to a wide range of clients. They are known for their focus on innovative solutions and the high quality of their work.

Description

• Ensuring the IT services (predominately phone contracts) are procured in accordance with requirements of stakeholders and the business.
• Carrying out due diligence and onboarding on new suppliers.
• Supporting on queries with our Purchase to Pay process via the P2P system.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Sourcing suitable suppliers to bid for the supply of services to the UK Group.
• Supporting colleagues through any tenders.
• Supporting and preparing supplier negotiations.
• Renegotiating current supply agreements and identifying opportunities for further savings.

Profile

The successful candidate will have prior knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes, policies, and best practices and be able to start within the next two weeks.

Job Offer

• A 12 month fixed term contract paying up to £28,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working - 2 days at home and 3 days in the office based in Runcorn.
• Start date within the next two weeks.