Are you looking to further develop your procurement career and make a real impact in an exciting, fast-paced and ever-changing environment? If so, Middlesbrough Football Club could have the opportunity you've been looking for.
We are looking for a full time Procurement Assistant to join our Retail Team. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience, supporting the purchasing, buying and stock management activities that help keep our retail operation running successfully. You will work within a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and your contribution will have a visible impact across the organisation. You will play a key role in coordinating purchases, managing supplier relationships and maintaining effective stock control. You'll be joining an ambitious organisation at the heart of professional sport, where collaboration, attention to detail and delivering high-quality products and experiences matter.
You will support the retail department’s buying and administration functions, ensuring the efficient coordination of procurement activities. Taking responsibility for coordinating buying activities for both the retail department and wider club operations. You will be responsible for maintaining supplier records, processing purchase orders and invoices, producing weekly and monthly sales and stock reports, supporting stock reconciliation, dealing with incoming deliveries and preparing and performing monthly cycle counting activities.
You will also provide general administrative support to ensure a smooth and effective operation of the department assisting the Head of Retail where required.
- Working closely with the retail Buyer to coordinate all purchases for the retail shop & wider Club
- Set up & maintain supplier records, liaise with accounts department to ensure all financial details are correct and adhere to policy and procedures
- Liaise with suppliers and supply product information, including pricing and barcode information to ensure product arrives at a retail standard
- Working closely with Buyer & Suppliers to track timings for stock delivery and arrange booking in slots
- Receiving deliveries and booking in stock ensuring accuracy of delivery and reporting any discrepancies to both Buyer and supplier immediately
- Perform monthly cycle counts and liaise with external auditor to perform end of year stock take
- Produce, weekly sales and stock reports identifying flags or potential out-of-stock situations to Buyers
- Reconcile all stock movements and transfers, invoices and discrepancies
- Work closely with finance to ensure all transactions are reconciled and investigate errors
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Retail