Hybrid Purchasing Coordinator: Lead Supply, Cost & ERP

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Recruitment Ltd is assisting a High Wycombe-based manufacturing and engineering business in recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator. The role reports to the Group Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager and carries potential for progression into a future management position.

The position is hybrid, Monday–Friday, with salary up to GBP37.5K dependent on experience plus bonus, and occasional travel to another office in Dorset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or engineering/distribution.
• ERP/MRP systems experience is essential.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• CIPS Level 4 or studying towards would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements and expediting.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues.
• Manage inventory availability while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Support ERP/MRP systems, including supplier data, lead times and planning parameters.
• Support sourcing, cost reduction and supplier negotiations.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Finance and Warehouse teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes.
• Deputise for the Purchasing Manager when required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Excel skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

CIPS Level 4 or studying towards

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Journey Recruitment Ltd is assisting a High Wycombe-based manufacturing and engineering business in recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator. The role reports to the Group Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager and carries potential for progression into a future management position.

The position is hybrid, Monday–Friday, with salary up to GBP37.5K dependent on experience plus bonus, and occasional travel to another office in Dorset.