Purchasing Coordinator

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and your work has a direct impact on business performance, this Purchasing Coordinator opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for. You'll join a well-established manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in improving supply chain efficiency, supporting procurement activity, and helping ensure materials are available when they're needed most.

What’s in it for you

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• Join a successful and established manufacturing business
• Varied role with exposure to procurement, supply chain and new product activity
• Opportunity to work closely with suppliers and stakeholders across the business
• Involvement in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Genuine opportunity to develop and progress your career within procurement

Your responsibilities as Purchasing Coordinator

• Maintain procurement systems, databases and reporting tools, including MRP systems
• Support supplier management activities and strengthen supplier relationships
• Assist with tender processes, product range management and new product introduction projects
• Place and expedite orders to ensure continuity of material supply
• Monitor inventory levels and help reduce excess or obsolete stock
• Track supplier performance, stock accuracy and service level KPIs while ensuring compliance with procurement procedures

What we’re looking for in a Purchasing Coordinator

• Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement or buying environment, ideally within manufacturing
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and data management capability
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems, with Sage X3 knowledge advantageous
• Degree-level education or equivalent qualification preferred
• CIPS qualification, or currently working towards achieving it

Working Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm If you're ready to take the next step in your career and believe this Purchasing Coordinator position could be the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you.

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