Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

We have an excellent opportunity in our Purchasing and Inventory Control Team for an ambitious Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator who is looking to develop their experience to date working as part of a talented, evolving team, reporting directly to the Head of Purchasing and Inventory Control.

The Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator supports the departmental function of the Purchasing and Inventory Control team, seeking and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, identifying system and process opportunities to maximise value and minimise risk. Day to day work additionally includes purchasing of demand in line with stock availability profiles required and managing the purchase backlog providing a consistently accurate data set of the current goods inflow, all targeted at optimising our opportunities for profitable sales growth.

Key Accountability

• Maintain Inventory health that maximises return for our stock investment, and seek opportunities to further this goal

• Drive stock availability that enables targeted sales growth.

• Purchasing execution where supplier value extraction opportunities are addressed

• Support development and implementation of procurement strategies to ensure stock availability and support sales growth.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for reliable and cost-effective sourcing.

• Optimise inventory levels and stock turns to maximize return on investment.

• Conduct data analysis to influence individual and team objectives.

• Standardise processes and assist in development and implementation of automation to enhance efficiency.

• Provide training and communication to embed best practices across the team.

• Collaborate with Finance to resolve order pricing issues and manage purchase order backlog.

• Engage in cross-departmental collaboration on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Utilise fully our supplier T&Cs to extract maximum value from suppliers when placing purchase orders.

Why Rapid?

At Rapid we're collaborators, innovators, and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better.

As a leading distributor catering to bespoke needs in the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in our commitment to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and our employees.

Join a great place to enjoy growth

Collaborative Can Do Culture:

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. You'll be part of a team that thrives on collective expertise and mutual support to achieve.

Opportunities for Growth:

We believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, we provide ample opportunities for learning, competence development, and career advancement.

Customer-Centric Approach:

Our success is built on our commitment to exceed our customers' expectations. As a member of the Rapid family, you'll play a crucial role in delivering bespoke solutions that elicit customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits packages to support our employees' overall well-being.

Our Values, our DNA:

At Rapid our values are lived, not laminated. You feel, hear and see them in action relentlessly. They shape our culture and make us a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 25) + statutory public holidays
• 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• Rapid Rewards - Discounted shopping through Reward Gateway
• Secure complimentary parking
• Hybrid Working
• Complimentary refreshment stations
• Annual bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Buy / Sell Holiday
• Training Courses
• Staff Discount