Purchasing Coordinator

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for maternity cover. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and detail-oriented individual to thrive in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for managing the flow of goods, supporting purchasing administration, and building strong supplier relationships. If you're passionate about continuous learning and eager to contribute to a growing team, this position could be your next career step. Join a friendly and busy team where no two days are the same, and make a real impact in your role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role.
• Driven and motivated with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the smooth flow of deliveries by working closely with suppliers.
• Produce monthly forecasts and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

2 Years Experience in Administrative Role

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Leeds

Salary: GBP 28,000 per annum

Hours: 28 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

Fixed Term: 12 months

Are you an administrator or junior buyer looking for a challenge and an opportunity to advance your skills and your career in a great working environment?

The Role

Our client is looking for an energetic, organised, and detail-focused person to join their growing team as a Purchasing Coordinator. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role perfect for someone who thrives on keeping things running smoothly, solving problems, and building strong relationships with suppliers. If you enjoy working in a friendly, busy team where no two days are the same, this could be the role for you.

Required

To be successful in this role, you will be required to competently complete a variety of core duties, including but not limited to:

• Incoming Goods and Supply Chain Support: Manage and support the smooth flow of deliveries by working closely with suppliers and the supply chain team. Expedite shipments as needed, communicate delays clearly, source concession purchases, investigate quality issues, attend weekly quality meetings, and support invoice queries.
• Purchasing Administration: Produce monthly forecasts, update internal files, obtain spot pricing, monitor stock levels, highlight shortages, request quotations, maintain supplier and pricing information in SAGE, raise purchase contracts, manage sample requests, support regulatory information requests, and oversee material approvals.
• Category Management: Manage multiple purchasing categories, raise and receipt purchase orders, support stakeholders, coordinate deliveries, and maintain specifications and supplier data.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role.
• Purchasing experience is preferred but not essential.
• Driven and motivated with excellent organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic about building lasting partnerships with suppliers.
• Flexible, analytical, and a team player with people skills.
• Positive attitude with a desire for continuous learning and development.
• Strong cultural fit: passionate, driven, proactive, and eager to join a growing business with big ambitions.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.