Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Location: York
Salary: £20,000-£25,000 per year – DOE
Job Type: Full time Permanent.
You may not have heard of Stage One, but we can guarantee you will have seen our work. From the set of the TV show The Voice, to the Mercury Music Prize stage and even the 2012 Olympic Cauldron we produce work that is seen all over the world.
Stage One has been providing creative construction, manufacture and engineering for over 30 years. We deliver scenic and engineering solutions to a range of sectors including events, ceremonies, art installations, pavilions, theatre and TV & film. With over 14,000sqm of manufacturing space just outside of York, we are fully equipped to deliver unforgettable experiences for our clients across the globe.
The Role:
We are currently looking for an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join our busy office in Tockwith, near York. The role requires a good communicator who is diligent, values accuracy and has a good eye for detail. The ability to be flexible, positive and good at juggling priorities is essential.
The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for conducting day to day enquires on purchasing within Stage One. They will negotiate costs, liaise with suppliers, and obtain quotes, ensuring the most competitive rates and payment terms are met. The role requires a good communicator, who must be flexible and positive with excellent organisational skills. The ability to keep calm and focused under pressure is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost gathering and obtaining quotes
- To manage negotiations with Suppliers to ensure the most competitive rates & payment terms
- Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries (and late deliveries)
- Booking in deliveries from external suppliers
- Updating management systems within purchasing
- To conduct day to day enquires on purchasing
- Running reports on current orders
- To be a support to the sales operation including quick turnaround of pricing required for projects
- To keep the supplier database up to date and source and approve new suppliers
- Approve invoices when necessary, checking against purchase order
- Deliver strong communication within Production Departments
- To regularly review the performance of key suppliers
- To ensure Purchasing procedures are followed in accordance with company standards & the QMS
- To complete regular internal audits within Purchasing and provide findings to the Compliance Manager
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope of the post.
Person specification:
Qualifications –
- A general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Maths and English), or an equivalent educational qualification, or relevant experience (Essential)
Skills, abilities and competencies –
- Proficient at using Microsoft Office applications (Essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Essential)
- Strong attention to detail (Essential)
- Experience of multi-tasking in a busy and varied environment (Essential)
- Proactive, organised and methodical approach to work (Essential)
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, both verbally and in written communication (Essential)
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own work and follow procedures in order to produce work to a high standard, to required deadlines (Essential)
Experience –
- Previous experience in a Purchasing Coordinator role (Desirable)
- Experience negotiating with suppliers (Desirable)
Personal attributes –
- Positive attitude to work (Essential)
- Drive, enthusiasm and commitment (Essential)
- Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines (Essential)
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative (Essential)
Additional information: Hours: Monday- Friday, 8.00am- 5.00pm (1 Hour Lunch Break)
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Officer, Costs Manager, Project Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Analyst may also be considered for this role.
