Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

Are you passionate about keeping purchasing data accurate and processes running smoothly to support smarter sourcing decisions? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Purchasing Coordinator, you will be providing essential administrative and data management support to Indirect Category Management, helping drive efficient sourcing and supplier relationship activities. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging. What You Will Be Doing As a key part of the Indirect Purchasing team, you'll create impact by Optimising purchasing data quality and processes that enable smarter category management decisions across Grundfos.. Your main responsibilities include: Create and maintain all purchasing-related master data in ERP systems in accordance with best practices Conduct data analyses using ERP-related systems and data sources (VPC, ECM, Extranet, EDI, CLM) to support category decisions Support Indirect Category Management with data analysis, classification, and preparation for negotiations Coordinate and organise meetings, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and prepared Track and follow up on KPIs to monitor purchasing performance Carry out administrative tasks across ERP-related systems to ensure data integrity and process compliance What Makes You a Great Fit Above all, you are a detail-oriented coordinator with strong data management skills and a solid understanding of purchasing processes, ready to support a dynamic category management team. We would also imagine that you have: Vocational certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent work experience Knowledge of administration and business support best practices, preferably within a purchasing environment Proficiency working with ERP systems and performing data analysis Strong organisational skills with the ability to follow defined business processes It is a plus if you also: Up to 2 years of experience in a similar purchasing support or coordination role Experience supporting key business initiatives such as sourcing projects or supplier negotiations Familiarity with systems such as VPC, ECM, EDI, or contract lifecycle management tools Why you will love working here We care! Day to day, you can look forward to: A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support. Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities. Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community. Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!