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The Role – Procurement Coordinator

Fresh People are currently looking to recruit a Procurement Coordinator for our client a Fresh Produce Global Business based in Maidstone working 5 days per week, to occasionally include the weekends supporting the Procurement Team to maintain relationships between Growers and operational teams .

The Person

Ideally from Fresh produce with a firm understanding of Fresh produce or FMCG or Food Manufacturing in this role you will be required to assist the Commercial Managers will all aspects of supply chain so previous procurement , supply chain or sourcing would be an advantage

The Job Requirements

* Assist the Commercial Managers with all aspects of running an effective supply chain

* Set up Purchase Orders in the Prophet ERP system for all arrivals

* Build and maintain supplier load plans amending orders as required to maximise service

* Liaise with growers to confirm volumes, arrival dates & varieties loaded

* Work closely with the logistics & planning team to maintain accurate stock positions for all products

* Update and maintain master arrivals data & assist with the preparation of season reviews

* Provide weekly pricing and costing models in a timely and accurate manner

* Prepare grower finalisations & returns as instructed

* Process fruit cost invoices as directed

* Work with Commercial and IT departments to identify and deliver process improvements

* Be part of a weekend rota to facilitate information for the sales, technical and stocks teams

In the first instance forward your CV over for consideration along with your availability for interview