Procurement Coordinator – Agricultural Inputs in Brackley

Our client is an established rural and agricultural business based in Brackley. They work closely with members across the agricultural sector and are now looking to appoint a Procurement Coordinator to support with the purchasing and coordination of agricultural Crop Protection Products, and other key inputs.

This full-time role has come available due to retirement, and would suit someone with previous agricultural experience (ideally someone with a BASIS qualification), particularly someone who understands the importance of accuracy, timing and communication when supporting members and suppliers in a busy rural environment.

The Procurement Coordinator Role:

• Working as part of a friendly and knowledgeable team, supporting the purchasing process from enquiry through to order coordination and supplier communication.
• Handling member requirements, liaising with suppliers, raising and processing orders, maintaining accurate records and helping to ensure that products are sourced and supplied efficiently.
• This particular role will focus on agricultural Crop Protection Products, so experience or knowledge within this area would be highly beneficial.

Procurement Coordinator – Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with members and suppliers regarding product availability, pricing and orders.
• Supporting the procurement of agricultural chemicals and other farm inputs.
• Processing orders accurately and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Using Outlook, Excel spreadsheets and internal systems to manage information.
• Coordinating with colleagues to ensure member requirements are handled efficiently.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day procurement administration.
• Helping to resolve queries in a clear, practical and timely manner.
• Working accurately with product, pricing and supplier information.

What our client is looking for:

• Previous experience within agriculture, farming, rural supplies or a related environment.
• Knowledge of Crop Protection Products would be highly advantageous.
• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and spreadsheets.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when processing information.
• A practical, helpful and member/customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work well as part of a small team.
• A willingness to learn new systems, including bespoke software when introduced.

Hours and Package:

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm.
• 40 hours per week.
• Half an hour for lunch.
• Up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience, agricultural knowledge and qualifications.
• Overtime paid at standard hourly rate.
• Based in Brackley.
• Parking available.
• Anticipated start date: August / September.

This is a great opportunity for someone with agricultural experience who enjoys working in a busy, practical and team-focused environment, supporting members and suppliers with important day-to-day procurement requirements.