Purchasing Coordinator

Join Elior as a Purchasing Coordinator, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our procurement operations run efficiently every day. You'll maintain accurate purchasing records, assist with supplier communication, and support internal teams by resolving queries and keeping processes on track.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role is a great opportunity to contribute to a well-functioning procurement team.

What you'll be doing:

• Be the first point of contact for Sales & Operations teams, handling purchasing queries promptly.
• Keep the Purchasing Best Practice pages updated on the Elior Extranet.
• Manage key purchasing admin tasks, including supplier nominations, queries, complaints, and site mobilisations/closures.
• Work with the buying team to ensure suppliers meet contracts and compliance standards.
• Track contract renewals, maintain supplier accreditations, and ensure Code of Conduct adherence.
• Coordinate procurement updates, such as purchasing bulletins, product recalls, and supplier news.
• Support purchasing projects and process improvements for greater efficiency.

What can you bring?

• Experience in customer service, admin, or procurement support (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and use IT systems (Excel proficiency preferred).
• Team player with initiative and a flexible approach.

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 31 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 33 days after two years of service
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadium
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

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