Join SMI as an Import Purchasing Coordinator
Play a key role in handling global purchasing, supporting smooth product supply, and collaborating with a passionate team at our Petersfield head office.
Our Procurement Team is growing, and we are seeking a new Import Purchasing Coordinator to coordinate import buying and maintain supply chain efficiency.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our modern Petersfield head office.
What will I be doing?
As an Import Purchasing Coordinator, you will manage the day-to-day purchasing and import activities for all product lines within your assigned category, focusing on overseas manufacturers. Your responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end buying process, from placing purchase orders with international suppliers to coordinating inbound shipments and ensuring timely deliveries.
Your duties will include:
* Import Purchasing & Order Management: managing forecasts, placing and tracking purchase orders, managing substitute orders, communicating schedules, expediting shipments, overseeing inbound shipments, maintaining data accuracy, and negotiating rates.
* Customs Compliance & Documentation: reviewing customs entries, validating commodity codes, managing freight and customs paperwork, and maintaining compliance documents.
* Inventory & Stock Forecast Accuracy: maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring accurate receipt dates, notifying teams of delays, and updating inbound quantities.
* System & Data Management: updating tracking systems, exporting backup files, inputting metrics, supporting data queries, and maintaining product codes in ERP.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration & Issue Resolution: maintaining communication with relevant teams, tracking supplier performance, contributing to process improvements, and supporting category tasks.
What do I need?
To succeed as an Import Purchasing Coordinator at SMI, you should have:
* Strong organizational and self-motivation skills
* Decisiveness and ability to act under pressure
* Attention to detail and process
* Customer focus and supply chain understanding
* Negotiation skills and commercial mindset
* A proactive approach to cost-effective buying
* Adaptability and independence in work
What we offer
Joining SMI means receiving:
* A salary of £31,000
* Entry into our Growth by Sharing bonus scheme after probation
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years
* Perks and wellbeing activities, including recognition schemes and company events
* One day WFH per week
* Early finish at 4 PM every Friday
To apply, click "Click Apply" and send us your CV. For questions, contact us at HR@smigroupuk.com.
About SMI
SMI is a family-owned business providing solutions in Workwear, PPE, Cleaning & Hygiene, Workplace Products, and Tools & Equipment, supporting sectors like Waste & Environmental, Public Sector, Logistics, and Facilities Management since 1981.
Founded in 1981, with over 170 employees.
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