Purchasing Coordinator Location: Knutsford Hours: Monday to Friday,8.45am to 4.45pm (flexibility to work from home on Fridays) Salary: £30,000 per annum annual bonus Are you detail-oriented, organis ed, and passionate about driving efficiency in the procurement process? We are recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator to play a key role in optimi s ing the purchasing operations. You ' ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top suppliers, negotiate competitive prices, and help ensure smooth and timely deliveries - all while contributing to the overall success of the company. If you're looking for a dynamic role where your contributions truly matter, we'd love to hear from you Main duties: Procure materials within the SCM region in the most cost-effective and timely manner, ensuring full order fulfillment Oversee all operational purchasing activities, including creation, monitoring, and updates, in collaboration with partners and suppliers Select appropriate transportation methods to ensure efficient deliveries Negotiate special pricing and contracts in coordination with Business Units, Sales, and the Head of Regional SCM Assist Inventory & Supply Managers in exception management, working with partners and suppliers to address issues and provide prompt updates to key stakeholders Approve partner/supplier invoices, as applicable Manage complaints related to damages and service issues (inbound) Oversee inventory levels in regional warehouses Handle the management of slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory Accountable for meeting inventory targets and performance goals Ensure all system processes and documentation are aligned with established delivery methodologies Maintain accurate data in IT systems Regularly report key performance metrics (KPIs) Requirements: Minimum of three years professional experience in purchasing of products in a medium-sized company, preferably in retail and distribution and/or plastics industry Fluent business English (spoken, written), additional European languages welcome MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Material Management (e.g. SAP MM) Interested? Call Meg on or email INDCOM