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PROCUREMENT AND EVENT LOGISTICS COORDINATOR - WOKING - 30K - 32K DOE
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS TOTALLY OFFICE BASED
Are you looking for a Procurement and Event Logistics role where you can use your event knowledge to the max? Do you live locally to the Woking area and are currently seeking a role within a well-established, respected organisation that supports and rewards staff as well as offering career progression & support?
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a prestigious and forward thinking company and to join a highly dedicated, professional and motivated team in an interesting and challenging role.
This demanding but exciting role sits within the heart of the Event Team coverings two key areas. Firstly, working closely with the creative team the role will hold the responsibility for the purchasing and procurement, of a wide and endless variety of event-based items and equipment ranging from T-shirts, medals, event numbers, lanyards and caps as well as Fundraising items such as pin badges, bracelets and temporary Tattoos to name just a few.
What you'll be doing:
- Supplier evaluation/evaluate existing procurement policies and procedures and update as required.
- Purchase negotiation/expertise in negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to achieve favourable terms.
- Managing procurement related risk/identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with procurement and event logistics.
- Ensuring an efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods/keep track of all goods and services ordered and received with a comprehensive inventory.
- Sensitivity to the creative aspects - working closely with the creative Team.
- Following tendering processes where necessary
- Monitoring stock levels
- Researching and sourcing goods / ensuring their ethical value and following company ethos and values
- Adding value and expertise to the company's procurement process
- Developing new stock control system
- Understanding of budgeting and cost control principles
- Project management skill to have the ability to plan, execute and monitor event logistics projects from start to finish.
- Sourcing all purchases and stock required by Events / Fundraising / Shop
- Keeping stock records within warehouse
- Loss and damage reports post events
- Negotiating keen prices with contractors
- Manage the fulfilment process both with 3rd parties and in house.
- To arrange contracts where applicable
Please apply now if you have great attention to detail and have had 3 - 5 years logistics or procurement experience and would like to join the team and be a part of the continuing business success.
