Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer,  Castle Donington | £32,000-£35,000 | Monday to Friday
 
Are you a commercially minded Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer who enjoys taking ownership, solving supply challenges and keeping stock moving?
 
This is a dynamic opportunity to join a successful £25 million turnover business with ambitious plans for rapid expansion and this role offers real scope to influence processes, improve reporting and support business growth.
 
As the Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring products are available to meet customer demand while maintaining sensible stock levels and budgets. You will manage purchasing activity across UK, European and Asian suppliers, track orders through to delivery and work closely with Sales, Warehouse and Finance.
 
As the Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer you will:
 
Review stock levels and identify replenishment requirements
Place purchase orders with UK, European and Asian suppliers
Monitor supplier lead times and adjust purchasing plans
Track purchase orders from placement through to delivery
Maintain suitable safety stock levels
Reduce excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory
Review sales trends and support future stock forecasting
Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, shortages and delivery dates
Resolve quality, quantity and delivery issues
Coordinate inbound deliveries with freight and transport providers
Maintain accurate product, supplier and pricing information
Process purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a similar ERP system
Produce reports using Excel and Power BI
Communicate stock shortages, delays and supply risks
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and stock processes   
The successful Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer will have previous experience in purchasing, buying, stock control or supply chain operations, together with a strong understanding of inventory management.
You will also have:
 
Strong organisational and planning skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confidence managing multiple priorities
Strong supplier communication skills

Good analytical and problem-solving ability
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Experience using ERP or MRP systems
The ability to work independently and use initiative
A calm, proactive and commercially aware approach  Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, international suppliers, freight processes or forecasting techniques would be advantageous.
 
This is not simply an order-processing role. As the Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer, you will have the opportunity to shape purchasing processes, improve stock visibility and make a direct contribution to customer service and business performance.
 
You will gain exposure to international suppliers, develop your commercial and supply chain experience and become an important part of a growing operation