Purchasing Coordinator

A Purchasing Coordinator role in Bristol awaits a savvy individual with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work. You'll be part of a close knit team, working alongside their commercial, projects and operations departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient procurement processes within the Retail industry.

Client Details

Our client based in Bristol is a well established family run organisation in the retail sector, boasting a workforce of 100 plus spread across multiple locations. The company has its fair share of success stories through their investment in their employees as several employees have been there for 10 years plus, with the current MD progressing right the way through from a temp warehouse position!

Description

• Optimise stock ordering in line with budgets, to minimise out of stocks and overstocks whilst maintaining fill rate & stock turn in line with team objective and company KPI's
• Take ownership of a set SKU profile; using external software to help forecast purchasing requirements and prevent any ongoing supply issues
• Use sales data to identify trends and changes in the usual demand profiles
• Assist the Senior Demand Planner to drive improvement in forecast accuracy
• Manage supplier relationships, measure their performance and report accordingly
• Analyse and monitor priorities for loading with factories
• Monitor, investigate and resolve adjustments and reconciliations
• Manage incoming enquiries related to stock availability and work cross-functionally to assist with providing an exceptional customer experience to all internal customers
• Maintain excellent communication skills with suppliers and other teams inside the business
• Use initiative to actively resolve underlying issues and seek to change current processes
• Provide cover for holidays and sickness for the other team members
• To perform other tasks as and when required to do so

Profile

A successful Purchasing Coordinator should have:

• Proficiency in procurement software
• A strong understanding of supply chain processes
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Job Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days holiday with length of service)
• Pension scheme
• Access to private healthcare services
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Tech Scheme
• Bike Scheme
• Free counselling/wellness sessions
• Free gym and spa access for yourself and a friend
• Wellbeing days
• Social events
• Free onsite parking - Aztec West Bristol