Purchasing and Project Support Coordinator

People Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Purchasing and Project Support Coordinator to join their team. The role involves managing purchasing activities, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining project plans. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment and exposure to bespoke engineering projects.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Varied and challenging role

Friendly, supportive team

Exposure to bespoke engineering projects

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or project support within engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for timely procurement of materials.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotations and negotiate pricing.
• Create and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality documentation

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing and Project Support Coordinator

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

People Solutions are pleased to be working with an engineering business based in Wednesbury who are looking to add to their team with a Purchasing and Project Support Co-Ordinator, with great prospects and working within a supportive company.

Benefits:

• A varied and challenging role within a friendly, supportive team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary
• Exposure to bespoke engineering projects across a range of sectors

Day to Day Duties:

• Read, interpret, and break down bespoke engineering drawings to identify and source required components
• Manage purchasing activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and meet quality and delivery requirements
• Create and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project
• Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of quality documents and certifications
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure effective communication across purchasing, quality, and production teams
• Monitor and report on project progress, proactively addressing potential delays or issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing and project support records, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards

Essential Skills:

• Ability to confidently read and break down complex engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of quality documentation within an engineering environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, or project support within an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in bespoke manufacturing or project-based environments
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards

Training:

• Full training on internal systems and processes
• Ongoing professional development and support

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