Careers at Curious Universe

We are an equal opportunities employer with a flexible approach. Hiring the right team is of paramount importance to us so we work with all employees to ensure they can ‘Work Where they Work Best’. Our hybrid working solution allows us to cater to the different needs of our workforce whilst still providing outstanding service to our customers. Both yours and the business’s needs will be discussed at interview to reach a mutually beneficial working schedule.

We are always keen to hear from people wishing to work with us so please review our current job vacancies below. 


Sales Material Coordinator/ Procurement Assistant/Purchasing Administrator

To manage the process of ordering, tracking and coordinating sales material as requested by the business, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure it is delivered in a timely manner. Provide support for the Procurement team by managing a small list of reprint titles from costing to PO.

Main responsibilities

  • Coordinate requests for sales material; working with product specifications to order sales material from suppliers, tracking the delivery, checking the quality and delivering to internal stakeholders to agreed deadlines.
  • Manage a database to track and record requests for sales material.
  • Liaise internally with the Development Team, Head of Product, the Sales Material Manager, Designers and the Sales Support team to ensure sales material is delivered as required.
  • Under the supervision of the Head of Procurement and Reprint Manager, manage a small list of reprint titles in each publishing month – from costing through to PO.
  • With support from the Head of Procurement and the Reprint Manager, negotiate costs and agree schedules for print requests with printers based in Far East and Europe.
  • Work with Sales regarding customer requirements – specifically schedules and packing requirements.
  • Liaise with Publishing and Hinkler regarding file dates and specifications.
  • Work closely with Production Control team regarding upcoming orders, schedules and dummies and pass on any other relevant information
  • Add estimated costs and schedules to the database and ensure that all Procurement related information is populated. Chase for missing information
  • Create PQ, PO, Assembly orders and other related documentation, under the supervision of the Head of Procurement.
  • Manage the organisation and filing of the Bookoli and Hinkler PO’s, updating PO’s where required and ensuring the latest version is saved on the company systems
  • Maintain and update component databases.
  • Maintain quality of data (e.g clear and consistent spec details) as it flows through the team.
  • Work with all teams to challenge product specifications where environment and sustainability could be an issue, seek alternatives.
  • Attend meetings as needed: supply and gather relevant information and materials in advance of meetings.

Skills & Experience

  • Experienced and confident on Microsoft Excel and database systems
  • Highly organised and proactive individual with meticulous attention to detail
  • Confidence and a good communicator
  • Flexible approach
  • Ability to build successful working relationships with external suppliers
  • Ambitious to learn and develop within role
  • Initiative, honesty and integrity
  • Positive can-do attitude within a fast-changing environment
  • A Team Player

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