Purchasing Coordinator / Manager (Perm and Temp)
West Midlands (North of Birmingham)
£35-40,000 negotiable
Our client is a £20m International Manufacturer with operations in the West Midlands and the US, seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator / Manager.
Working closely with the Production Controller and Warehouse Controller, the Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for all purchasing policies and procedures and ensuring necessary inventory levels for effective operations. This will include:
* Daily purchasing activities, including placing purchase orders, monitoring suppliers and service demands through the SAP MRP system, monitoring deliveries and dealing with any discrepancies.
* Identifying and visiting new suppliers for current and new products, ensuring regular price comparisons and maintain strong working relationships with the supplier base and negotiating prices.
* Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications and where required follow the SCAR process
* Assist finance with regular checks of supplier invoices against purchase orders in a timely manner.
* Category 1 & 2 suppliers listing, ensuring the relevant Quality Certificates are available, where required
* Reviewing and completing supplier audits on Category 1 suppliers, as laid down in the quality procedure
* Work closely with the Production Controller and Warehouse Controller, to ensure disciplined approach to stock cont...