Procurement and Sustainability Officer

We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield who are looking to recruit a Procurement and Sustainability Coordinator to join our growing team. Working withn a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a procurement-focused role with genuine responsibility, supporting the day-to-day purchasing materials and operational supplies.You will play a key role in ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost control, working closely with Production, Finance, RandD, and external suppliers to support operational continuity and manufacturing efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day Procurement and Supplier CoordinationManage daily procurement activities, including raising purchase orders and coordinating deliveriesEnsure continuity of raw materials, packaging, and production-critical suppliesLiaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve shortages, and manage order schedulesSupport supplier negotiations, commercial discussions, and cost-control initiativesCollaborate with Production and Planning teams to align purchasing with manufacturing requirementsWork with RandD to identify RMEs (Raw Material Equivalents) and material optimisation opportunitiesMonitor supplier performance, pricing movements, and supply risksMaintain accurate procurement records, pricing data, and supplier agreementsPrepare and report on procurement KPIs and cost metrics Supplier and Commercial SupportAssist with supplier evaluations, ..... full job details .....