Inventory & Purchasing Planner

Confidential; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a proactive Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator to help maintain stock availability and efficient order processing from its Canterbury operations. The role involves daily purchasing, replenishment control, and close collaboration with sales, warehouse teams and suppliers to keep customers supplied on time.

You will manage supplier LT/ETA data, chase overdue deliveries, and support end-to-end supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, stock replenishment and supplier coordination.
• Experience in distribution/logistics or product-based environments.
• Practical experience with ERP/MRP/forecasting systems.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of importing products and overseas suppliers.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organization and prioritisation.
• Strong communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in healthcare/regulated environments is a plus.
• Mentoring or supervising junior staff is a bonus.
• CIPS qualification or being studied towards one.
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting and demand planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing and stock replenishment activities.
• Review and approve replenishment proposals and order recommendations.
• Raise, confirm and monitor purchase orders with UK and international suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier lead times and ETAs.
• Chase overdue deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Be the primary contact for stock, availability and delivery queries.
• Source and order non-stock and customer-specific items.
• Coordinate product availability for major projects.
• Support new product sourcing and supplier research.
• Produce regular stock, purchasing and performance reports.
• Support offshore Purchasing & Supply Chain Administrator.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve stock availability and service levels.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply planning

Procurement

Forecasting

Excel

Stakeholder comms

Organization

Multi-priority

Problem solving

Education

CIPS qualification

CIPS study in progress

Tools

ERP

MRP systems

Forecasting software

Job description

Office Angels is seeking a proactive Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator to help maintain stock availability and efficient order processing from its Canterbury operations. The role involves daily purchasing, replenishment control, and close collaboration with sales, warehouse teams and suppliers to keep customers supplied on time.

You will manage supplier LT/ETA data, chase overdue deliveries, and support end-to-end supply chain activities.