Procurement & Sustainability Coordinator
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (plus benefits)
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement & Sustainability Coordinator to join our growing team within a fast-paced paint manufacturing environment. This is a procurement-focused role with genuine responsibility, supporting the day-to-day purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies while contributing to wider sustainability and compliance activities.
You will play a key role in ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost control, working closely with Production, Finance, R&D, and external suppliers to support operational continuity and manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Procurement & Supplier Coordination
Manage daily procurement activities, including raising purchase orders and coordinating deliveries
Ensure continuity of raw materials, packaging, and production-critical supplies
Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve shortages, and manage order schedules
Support supplier negotiations, commercial discussions, and cost-control initiatives
Collaborate with Production and Planning teams to align purchasing with manufacturing requirements
Work with R&D to identify RMEs (Raw Material Equivalents) and material optimisation opportunities
Monitor supplier performance, pricing movements, and supply risks
Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing data, and supplier agreements
Prepare and report on procurement KPIs and cost metrics
Supplier & Commercial Support
Assist with supplier evaluations, onboarding, and performance reviews
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk reduction
Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to material purchasing
Sustainability, Waste & Compliance
Track waste streams and utilities data to support environmental reporting
Coordinate waste management activities, ensuring compliant handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Maintain packaging and plastic reporting data, including submissions for Valpak and related schemes
Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation
Skills & Experience
Essential
Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of day-to-day purchasing and supplier coordination
Confident communicator, comfortable working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong Excel capability (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving operational setting
Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
Desirable
CIPS qualified or working towards CIPS accreditation
Knowledge of waste management or environmental reporting processes
Why Join Us?
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership within a procurement-driven position at the heart of a manufacturing operation. You'll be directly involved in supporting production continuity, supplier performance, and cost efficiency, while contributing to sustainability and compliance objectives.
If you enjoy a hands-on role, solving supply challenges, and working closely with both operational teams and suppliers, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more.