Buyer / Inventory Coordinator - Temp to Perm

Adecco; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer / Inventory Coordinator in Loughborough to manage product portfolios and supplier relationships. This role involves optimising inventory investment and enhancing customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £15.91 per hour with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Wellbeing support programmes

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee support programme

Pension scheme

Discount vouchers portal

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in purchasing or inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of products and suppliers.
• Optimise inventory planning and purchase order management.
• Track shipments and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Purchasing or inventory management knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Buyer / Inventory Coordinator - Temp to Perm

Job Title: Buyer / Inventory Coordinator
Location: Loughborough
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: £15.91 per hour (approximately £30,000 per annum)
Contract: One 3-month role and one 6-month role, potential to become temp to perm

Overview

Position Summary
We are recruiting for Inventory Coordinators to join a leading European team. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of products and suppliers, optimising customer satisfaction and service levels while efficiently managing inventory investment. You will work with large data sets, use advanced Excel tools (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs), and collaborate with suppliers and colleagues across Europe to improve inventory quality and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of products and suppliers across Europe
• Optimise customer satisfaction and inventory investment through effective inventory planning and purchase order management
• Analyse data, identify issues, and make accurate decisions to drive operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Track shipments of purchase orders and resolve delivery issues in collaboration with warehouses

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in purchasing or inventory management
• Strong analytical skills with intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits

• Wellbeing support programmes
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Perks at Work, including a discount vouchers portal
• Employee support programme with a 24/7 helpline
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme

If this role is of interest, please click to apply and a member of the team will be in touch. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Job Info

Job Title: Buyer / Inventory Coordinator - Temp to Perm

Company:

Location:

£15.91 Per hour weekly pay, retail discounts

Posted: Sep 10 2025

Closes: Oct 11 2025

Sector: Retail & Purchasing

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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