Job Description:Procurement Coordinator12 months Fixed Term ContractRuncorn, CheshireUp to £28kDo you have proven experience in a purchasing role?Do you thrive under results focused working?Do you enjoy sourcing and procurement techniques, principles and best practices?If YES then this may be the role for you, so come and join our team.Our CompanyPHOENIX is a large and successful group of companies ensuring patients and the public have access to high-quality healthcare in the UK and across Europe. We specialise in medicine distribution, pharmaceutical care and pharmacy based primary care services. We work in partnership with the NHS, healthcare commissioners and providers as well as pharmaceutical manufacturers.Within the Group, we have brands and businesses, which are trusted and respected by patients and healthcare professionals. Healthcare in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges - we are playing our part in ensuring we can help deliver improved patient outcomes at the lowest possible cost to the NHS.Key Responsibilities:Procure and manage various indirect spend categories of low to medium spend for the businessEnsure value for money, supplier consolidation, and complianceManage low/medium spendCarry out due diligence and onboarding on new suppliersDevelop and maintain strong supplier relationshipsQualifications and Skills:Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement roleKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniquesWorking knowledge of finance cost management and risk managementAdditional Skills:Results seeker - Can meet deadlines, identifies actions and achieves goalsAdaptor - Stays calm under pressure; receives and responds positively to feedbackInfluencer - Relates to people, builds relationships and can effectively present best positionInnovator - Thinks creatively, anticipates change and produces proactive solutionsRequirements:Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and EnglishIntermediate Microsoft Office skillsStudying towards CIPSPhoenix Medical Supplies is an equal opportunities employer. We value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds.The Package:22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of serviceAccess to high street discountsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeContributory pension schemeAccess to excellent training and development opportunitiesMedicash INDPMS#J-18808-Ljbffr
