Synlait is the 21st Century Milk Nutrition Company. We are shifting perceptions of sustainable dairy, people and planet.  We are driving value through new thinking and a new attitude!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team.

You will be joining a dynamic Procurement Team during an exciting transition period as we are currently implementing a new ERP solution.

The primary function of the role is to provide Purchasing Support within the Raw Materials and Packaging Categories, however there will be requirements from time to time across other Categories.

You will also be comfortable providing specialist advice and training to key internal customers, as well as managing day to day relationships with suppliers. You are a confident self-starter that enjoys a level of autonomy in your role, and are able to communicate effectively at all levels in the business.

You will need to review and be familiar with MRP systems in complex excel spreadsheets to ensure purchase orders are placed in accordance with prevailing agreements and confirm pricing and delivery with suppliers to ensure invoicing will match purchase order details.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification desirable – eg CIPS L3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
• Membership of CIPS or other recognised Supply Chain Industry body desirable

Experience

• Purchasing experience with demonstrable successes in achieving targets / best practice benchmarks
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• SAP purchasing experience Preferred

Synlait is a fast paced, energetic and rapidly expanding organisation and therefore seeks to attract people who will thrive in such an environment and who have a genuine interest in the dairy sector.

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