Sourcing Coordinator
Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the world's most recognised and well-loved brands for over 100 years.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Sourcing Coordinator to join our Procurement team in our Bridlington factory. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the efficient sourcing and supply of raw materials while helping to strengthen resilience within the purchasing function.
The role has been created to support the procurement structure, improve data management, and control processes. You will act as a central coordination point, ensuring the smooth operation of vendor management, purchasing administration, and raw material scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate vendor and supplier administration processes
- Support the creation and maintenance of vendor records within company systems
- Raise and process purchase requests and related documentation
- Manage general procurement and supplier queries.
- Coordinate raw material purchasing activities and deliveries
- Administer and maintain co-product records and associated processes
- Provide administrative support to the wider global procurement team
- Support effective scheduling and delivery of raw materials to meet operational requirements
- Maintain accurate procurement data and records
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient communication and issue resolution
- Contribute to process improvements and support the continued development of procurement best practices
The Skills You Need
Essential
- Proven administrative experience, ideally within a procurement, supply chain or commercial environment
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills with experience of dealing confidently and professionally with suppliers and customers
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of the agricultural, food manufacturing, malting, or related industries
- Previous experience within a procurement or supply chain function.
What We're Looking For
- Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Adaptable and willing to take on new challenges
- Quick to learn and eager to develop their skills
- A strong team player who can build effective working relationships
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams
A Little About Us
From multinational food and beverage manufacturers to independent craft brewers and distillers, our customers trust us to deliver exceptional products and service. With headquarters in Suffolk, production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand, and sales offices across Asia and Europe, we're proud of our global reach and local heritage.
Passionate about malt, innovation and sustainability, we are already more than halfway towards achieving our net zero carbon target by 2050 and remain focused on building a strong and sustainable future for the next 100 years.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic procurement team where you will play an important role in improving processes, supporting business growth, and contributing to the development of a more strategic procurement function. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy coordinating multiple activities while working closely with suppliers and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
Initially this role is based 5 days a week from our Bridlington factory, with the potential to move to hybrid working.