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Purchasing Coordinator

Omya UK Ltd

Purchasing Coordinator

Salary Not Specified

Omya UK Ltd, North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8fd7ec83a9cb4ae1b652a22ccdeffdbf

Full Job Description

  • Facilitate the purchase of equipment, materials, and services, utilizing established purchasing guidelines.

  • Evaluate factors to determine overall cost effectiveness in decision making.

  • Administer and adhere to company purchasing policies and standard operating procedures.

  • Maximise the use of lean process through established MRP Practices., Purchasing Activities

  • Arrange the purchase and delivery of equipment, materials and services as identified by approved purchase requisitions.

  • Creation of purchase orders for Suppliers, follow-up, and expedite as needed.

  • Work with Sourcing Managers and Operations to ensure timely delivery and receipt of goods.

  • Assist Sourcing Managers and Head of Procurement with identification of contract opportunities for relevant demands.

  • Control costs through economies of scale, and innovative purchasing techniques.

  • Administer SAP contracts for required materials and services.

  • Assist vendors and/or employees with problems related to purchasing.

  • Complete vendor evaluations, assessing performance relative to company needs.

  • Review invoices for correctness based on the purchase order: items ordered, terms and conditions. Resolve discrepancies. Work with Department Heads to ensure timely invoice approval and payment.

  • Provide SAP support to all requesters, in the area/s within scope of responsibility.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems relating to purchasing, delivery dates and all other vendor matters.

  • Train personnel as necessary on program and systems. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

    Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

  • SAP Materials Management Experience

  • Skilled Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook knowledge

  • Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility.

  • Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures & company policy.

  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.


    • Experience:
  • Purchasing: 5 years (preferred)

  • SAP Materials Management: 3 years (preferred)

  • Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook: 3 years (preferred), Procurement: 5 years (preferred)

  • SAP MM: 3 years (preferred)

    Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, founded in 1884 in Switzerland, we have a global presence extending to more than 160 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees.


    • We are now looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join the team in Melton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global company with development opportunities.