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Dare. Discover. Do.\nAt PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.\nAs our Procurement Coordinator, you'll help keep some of our most important supply chains moving. Working across raw materials, packaging and third-party suppliers, you'll support the delivery of procurement strategies that drive value, ensure continuity of supply and help bring new products to life. You'll collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing and Procurement, turning data into insight and helping shape decisions that make a real difference to the business. This is an excellent opportunity to build your procurement expertise while contributing to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across our UK manufacturing operation.\nWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING\nHelp deliver procurement strategies that strengthen supplier performance, improve efficiency and support a resilient supply base across key categories.\n\nPlay an important role in bringing new products to market by coordinating supplier onboarding, packaging developments and raw material changes with cross-functional teams.\n\nUse data and procurement insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation and process improvements that support business performance.\n\nBuild strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, helping to track performance, resolve challenges and keep projects moving forward.\n\nSupport effective risk management by monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate procurement information and highlighting potential supply risks early.\n\nGain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, sourcing and procurement operations while supporting tenders, benchmarking activities and innovation projects.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING\nExperience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing or a related commercial environment, or equivalent transferable experience.\n\nDegree-level education or equivalent practical experience.\n\nCIPS Level 3/4 qualification, or a desire to work towards MCIPS, would be advantageous.\n\nStrong analytical skills with confidence using Excel and PowerPoint to turn data into meaningful insights.\n\nExcellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n\nSAP or ERP system experience would be beneficial, but not essential.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN\nMyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matters most. Key benefits we offer include:\nCompetitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan\n\nPrivate medical cover plus health & wellbeing support\n\nFlexible holiday options, including buy and accrual\n\n1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance\n\nHybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice\n\nDiscounted and complimentary PZ products\n\nOnsite gym (where available)\n\nOUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES\nAt PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.\nWe retain the pioneering spirit of our founders by building portfolios of locally loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.\nSpanning Personal, Home and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.\nINCLUSION AND FAIRNESS\nWe’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. 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