We have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our established team to support the business with daytoday requirements.

In this role you will act as a liaison between the business and suppliers ensuring the effective sourcing of goods and services. The focus will be on maintaining high standards for quality quantity location timing and pricing while also enhancing system automation to secure a competitive advantage.

This role not only presents an exciting opportunity for professional growth but also provides a platform for individuals to contribute significantly to the organisations procurement strategy and operational efficiency. We strongly believe in personal development and you will have a development plan put into place that is tailored towards your career goals and aspirations.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Achieving cost savings and adding value.

• Processing purchase requisitions and purchase order management.

• Issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and negotiate with suppliers.

• Managing relationships with key suppliers.

• Engaging in extensive stakeholder management.

• Providing analysis on new and existing costs.

• Work closely with the procurement function to review opportunities for continuous improvement.

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We would value the following attributes:

• Strong capability to negotiate with suppliers and analyse data.

• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

• Strong verbal and written communication proficiency.

• Ability to analyse and interpret data for patterns and trends.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Previous experience in a purchasing team especially in a Fleet or Operations environment.

• Previous experience with SAP or other ERP systems

• Proficiency in using advanced Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP Pivot Tables) for data processing.

Additional Qualifications

• Working towards or holding a Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certification is advantageous.

We have an array of benefits to suit your lifestyle including; Employee assistance programme with legal and financial advisors as well as mental health counselling. Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers as Currys PC World Samsung John Lewis and more Access to Mental Health First Aiders Contributory Pension Scheme after 3month service Cycle to Work Scheme Service Based Holidays Career Development and internal progression opportunities. Team members can take up to two paid Volunteer days per calendar year to carry out volunteer activities.

We offer Hybrid / Smart working to allow you to balance your time between home and office.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.

The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are nondiscriminatory.

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