Purchasing Work, Jobs in Bowdon, Chs (with Salaries)

Procurement Coordinator - Kids Planet Central Support
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Lymm
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Life insurance
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Buying Admin Assistant
Early Years Resources —Manchester
- £24,784.50 - £26,000.00 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials (m/f/d)
Nexperia Germany GmbH —Manchester
- £44,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Buyer - Site Works and Operations
Rolls-Royce SMR —Manchester
- £42,000 - £55,125 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
4d
Buyer
Equans —Didsbury
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)
Festive Lights Ltd —Chorley
- £26,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Buyer
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £42,000 - £55,150 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
9d
Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist - THG Nutrition
THG —Altrincham
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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4d
Procurement Manager
Network Rail —Manchester
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Contracts
- Agile
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Global Category Manager - Capital Projects Strategic Procurement
Alkegen —Alderley Park
- £115,000 - £140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
Supply Chain Planner
Kerry —Runcorn
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Assistant Buyer
Brand Addition —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Vendor Manager, Publishing Operations
Public Library of Science —Manchester
- £50,000 - £83,000 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
8d
National Inventory Manager
Bauer Media Outdoor —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Supply Chain & Procurement - Senior Manager - Defence
Pwc UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
Procurement, Stores and Facilities Manager
TF Jones Property Services —St Helens
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
Materials Buyer
William Hare Ltd —Bury
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
Quick apply
4d
Senior Group Buyer - Indirect Purchasing
McBride —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Organisational skills
5d
European Procurement & Supply Chain Director
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
8d
Senior Procurement Specialist (EMEA Operations)
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems

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Procurement Coordinator - Kids Planet Central Support

Kids Planet Day Nurseries -
Lymm

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance

Qualifications

Hospitality
Contract management
Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Procurement
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet as a Procurement Coordinator!

Purpose of the Role:
To coordinate the procurement of goods and services across the organisation, ensuring value for money, continuity of supply, and excellent service to internal stakeholders. The Procurement Coordinator supports supplier management, purchase order processing, contract administration, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Why Kids Planet?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What’s in it for you?

Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

Raise, process, and monitor purchase orders.
Support sourcing activities and obtain supplier quotations.
Coordinate procurement requests from nursery and head office teams.
Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
Resolve supplier queries, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies.
Maintain supplier records, contracts, and pricing information.
Monitor procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and delivery metrics.
Analyse spend data and prepare regular reports.
Assist with supplier onboarding and due diligence.
Support contract renewals and tender exercises.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company procedures.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Nursery teams to ensure timely supply of products and services.

Knowledge and Experience:Essential:

Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain administration.
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with procurement, ERP, or finance systems.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
Strong attention to detail.

Desirable:

CIPS Level 3 or Level 4 (or working towards).
Experience in multi-site or retail/hospitality/education environments.
Experience supporting tender or contract management activities.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills.
Analytical and numerical ability.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good negotiation skills.
Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Commercial awareness.
Time management and planning.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and self-motivated.
Team player.
Customer-focused.
Flexible and adaptable.
Professional and reliable.
Continuous improvement mindset.

Like the sound of joining our family?
Apply today to be a Procurement Coordinator with Kids Planet!

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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