Procurement Coordinator in Swansea

We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry.

We supply high-quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of Creating the Added Layer of Value’.

Used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.

As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.

We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions.

We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.

Our mission is to sustainably utilize technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers.

We are a business committed to the pursuit of better.

The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible.

Purpose of Role

As the Procurement Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the procurement function for the factory.

You will support the procurement team through evaluation models, tender documentation, data management, system updates, transactional processing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create request for quotes, pricing requests and tenders and review with stakeholders.
• Analyse tender responses and provide recommendations.
• Manage supplier master data, PO delegate lists and vendor profiles.
• Negotiate and develop supply agreements with smaller suppliers.
• Support Integrated Business Planning administration and analysis.
• Track and report monthly KPIs and quality performance goals.
• Analyse KPI escapes and implement corrective action plans.
• Create supplier market insights and identify opportunities.
• Deliver and record site cost savings.
• Onboard new vendors and manage inactive supplier requests.
• Maintain contract register and SSJ compliance.
• Process invoices, manage orders and complete PO batching.
• Expedite purchase orders and delivery acknowledgements.

About You

• Minimum 2 years procurement experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with ERP and workflow tools (Workfront, JD Edwards).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and documentation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, reporting tools, SQL or Power BI.
• Associate degree or comparable experience. APICS or ASME preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Learning and development opportunities

We value the support recruitment agencies provide, however we are unable to accept speculative CVs from agencies we are not already engaged with.

*Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at time of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.

Equality and diversity at Devro

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background.

We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.