Purchasing Coordinator, Salary, £28,000 per annum
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join their Materials & Planning team. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of materials and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
What the role looks like:
Ordering materials using the MRP system as required
Supplier management, including monitoring quality and performance
Resolving issues quickly and effectively
Communicating with operational, customer service, and sales teams
Collaborating closely with the Sales Office team and other internal and external stakeholders
Working towards and reporting on departmental KPIs
Scheduling raw materials, finished goods, and packaging
Adhering to stock budgets and delivery requirements
Maintaining accurate part numbers and pricing in the AS400 system
Coordinating with suppliers to address any active complaints
Supporting new product introductions and managing associated stock levels
Providing product availability information to the Customer Services Team
Conducting month-end reporting
Assisting with sourcing suppliers for one-off requirements
Coordinating delivery and collection of products with suppliers
What we would like you to bring:
Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
Good engin...