Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator (Part-Time)

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator to support operations in Warrington. This part-time position requires coordination of domestic and international shipments, maintaining supplier relationships, and managing inventory. Candidates should have previous experience in logistics or purchasing, strong organisational skills, and familiarity with software like Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Flexibility in working hours is offered to accommodate business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, purchasing, or coordination roles.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and logistics software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and transport companies.
• Support depot manufacturing operations through material planning.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Purchasing experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Tools

SharePoint

Logistics software

Job description

Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator (Part-Time) Warrington

Hours: 24 hours per week (flexible - hours and days to be agreed)
Salary: 15.00 - 17.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

We are seeking a proactive and organised Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a newly created role within a successful global manufacturing business, offering flexibility in working hours to suit both the business and the successful candidate.

The role will support domestic and international logistics, purchasing, and inventory operations, ensuring materials, equipment, and services are coordinated efficiently to meet project and manufacturing demands.

Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and shipments meet agreed schedules.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, freight forwarders, and transport companies.
• Arrange and coordinate subcontractors, hired plant, and equipment in line with project and operational requirements.
• Manage urgent and time‑critical shipments, regularly working to tight deadlines.
• Maintain customer expectations by providing proactive communication, solutions, and logistical support.
• Support the smooth running of depot manufacturing operations by planning materials and deliveries in line with changing schedules and priorities.
• Assist with travel and logistics arrangements for site‑based teams.
• Carry out inventory transaction entries accurately within the system, ensuring stock movements are recorded correctly.
• Monitor and manage minimum and maximum stock levels, raising purchase requirements and placing orders when necessary.
• Update internal visuals, systems, and documentation with new or revised part pricing.
• Maintain and update material supplier price lists within SharePoint, ensuring data accuracy and version control.
• Support purchasing and procurement activities as required, working closely with operations and finance teams.

Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator Skills

• Previous experience in a logistics, purchasing, shipping, or coordination role (manufacturing or contracting environment preferred).
• Competent in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and accounting or logistics software.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident handling inventory data, pricing updates, and supplier information.
• Easygoing, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a busy operational environment.
• Flexible approach with the ability to adjust priorities in line with changing business and project needs.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in supporting logistics, purchasing, and operational activities.

BH35126