Company Overview
MDK Office Seating Limited has proudly specialised in the in-house design and UK-based manufacturing of high-quality office and commercial seating since 1995.
Located in Leicestershire, our facilities handle every stage of production—from frame construction to upholstery and final assembly. We take pride in ensuring that all our design and manufacturing processes are carried out entirely in the UK.
Our mission is simple: total customer satisfaction.
Job Description
We're excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Procurement Co-ordinator. In this role, you'll oversee the procurement operations of the business, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure we secure the best value across all purchasing activities.
If you're looking for a new challenge and believe you have the right skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Planning
· Identify the procurement needs of the organisation.
· Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies and policies.
· Forecast future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions.
· Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met.
· Track key metrics and KPIs to reduce costs.
· Optimise workflows and automation processes to save time and money.
Direct & Indirect Procurement
· Manage direct procurement processes, including purchasing raw materials, resources, goods, and services for manufacturing.
· Manage indirect procurement, including purchasing goods, services, suppliers, and materials for daily operations.
· Finalise purchase details and approve purchase requests and purchase orders.
Supplier & Vendor Management
· Evaluate and strategically source potential suppliers.
· Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure the best deals and terms.
· Maintain advantageous relationships with suppliers and manage disputes.
· Monitor supplier performance to ensure optimal business operations.
· Supplier relationship management.
Procure-to-Pay Process
· Manage the full procure-to-pay cycle: requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment.
· Ensure the timeliness and effectiveness of goods and services.
Inventory & Stock Control
· Cyclic count management.
· Fabric ordering.
· Receipt of incoming deliveries, inventory posting, and placing.
· Order and manage stock levels for consumable items on a weekly basis.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties and responsibilities as they may be modified from time to time to suit the needs of the business.
Essential and Desirable Skills
· Excellent Communication skills
· Strong knowledge of Office packages
· Excellent organisational skills
· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
· Strong interpersonal skills
Company Benefits
· Bonus and Incentive Scheme
· Day off for birthdays
· Free onsite parking
· Company pension scheme
· Possibility for growth within the company
· 28 days holiday including bank holidays
· Extra time off during Christmas/New Years period
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
* Supply chain: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person