Purchasing Co-ordinator

Holt Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

• Type: Permanent

Purchasing Co-ordinator

Our engineering and manufacturing client in Poole is seeking an experienced Purchasing Co-ordinator who has a strong knowledge of ERP and MRP and the technicalities of the system.

You will be responsible for the purchase of raw materials and will have ideally done this in an engineering and manufacturing environment.

You will be part of the successful Project Management Team, who bring complex custom-designed customer orders to life. This role requires a pro-active team player who is capable of prioritising tasks, re-prioritising work demands as urgent orders come in and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities as Purchasing Co-ordinator:

1. Using the ERP / MRP System and be responsible for the accurate data input.
2. Procurement of raw materials to specification.
3. Procurement of bought-in items to specification.
4. Placing orders for any sub-contract activities.
5. Progressing of raw material purchase orders & sub-contract purchase orders, interacting with and chasing suppliers over the phone and via email to ensure on-time delivery.
6. Working within the project team to add project notes to orders and highlight key dates and milestones for manufacturing.
7. Working on any ad-hoc project work that will need assistance.
8. Be involved with project related invoicing and making sure all the relevant paperwork is up to date and accurate.
9. Assisting the Project Manager with the preparation of project/QA documentation packs for customers.

Qualifications and Experience as Purchasing Co-ordinator:

1. Proven purchasing experience, from within a production style environment, is essential.
2. Understanding material drawings would be highly advantageous.
3. Your experience will have involved the purchasing of raw materials.
4. Experience in using an ERP / MRP System is essential.
5. A genuine passion for production and purchasing.
6. Able to prioritise and move with changing workloads accordingly.
7. A good eye for detail, accurate.
8. A great communicator, able to build strong long-lasting relationships.
9. Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
10. If you have a working knowledge and experience of working with subcontractors, this would be highly advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly or get in touch at [e-mail]

• Start: 13/03/2025