Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a growing company that genuinely cares about its employees? Do you want to work in an environment that offers excellent benefits and promotes a fantastic company culture? If so, Woodstock Trading Company has an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us
Woodstock Trading Co. is a family-owned business with over 130 employees. With two decades of experience in designing and distributing exquisite furniture and accessories, we take pride in our commitment to quality, customer service, and maintaining a positive company culture.
About the Role
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely processing of purchase orders, tracking orders from placement to delivery, and maintaining high levels of communication with internal teams and suppliers. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to support procurement operations.
What will you do
1. Ensure all purchase orders are raised in line with ordering timescales and forecasts.
2. Track and monitor purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
3. Highlight and resolve any delays, ensuring supplier lead times and shutdowns are understood for accurate forecasting.
4. Coordinate and report on all purchase order activities, including planned deliveries, cancellations, overdue orders, and rescheduling.
5. Maintain regular communication with suppliers and Goods In team regarding deliveries.
6. Ensure suppliers follow correct booking processes and provide accurate paperwork.
7. Work with finance to track invoices and receipts, resolving any discrepancies.
8. Assist in reporting purchasing KPIs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
9. Support the Stock Quality Controller in addressing vendor performance and poor product quality issues.
10. Oversee special order management and resolve PPT issues promptly.
11. Support the Purchasing Manager in reviewing supplier terms, performance, and pricing.
12. Obtain competitive shipping quotes and monitor delivery schedules for cost-effective solutions.
13. Liaise closely with the Research and Development (R&D) team to support new product launches.
14. Communicate with customer-facing teams to ensure updates on deliveries and stock availability.
15. Maintain accurate records within purchasing systems, updating information on deliveries, suppliers, and purchase orders.
About You
1. Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role.
2. Proficiency in procurement software, spreadsheets, and other tracking tools.
3. A keen learner who thrives in a team environment.
4. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate with suppliers.
5. Meticulous attention to detail.
6. A positive attitude with a relentless desire to enhance processes.
The Benefits
At Woodstock Trading Company, we believe in taking care of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
1. 23 days’ holiday with 1 additional day off around your birthday, plus Bank Holidays. (Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.)
2. Christmas closure to enjoy the festive season.
3. Private Medical Insurance.
4. Employee Assistance Programme for personal support.
5. Life Assurance for peace of mind.
6. A fantastic company culture that fosters growth and teamwork.
7. Free food and drinks on-site to keep you energised.
8. Employee discounts on our beautiful products.
If you are ready to join a company that values its employees and provides a supportive work environment, please submit your application now.
Due to the number of applicants we anticipate, if you don’t hear from us then please deem your application to be unsuccessful.
Please Note: This role is being recruited internally, and we do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. If we choose to work with a recruitment agency, consent must be obtained from our People Team before any CVs are submitted. CVs received without prior agreement will be considered free, and we reserve the right to engage with these candidates directly without payment of fees.
Role Type
Pay Rate
30000 GBP – 32000 GBP (Month)
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