Manufacturing Procurement & Production Coordinator

Interaction Recruitment Group; Baldock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Mon-Fri hours

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Training on internal systems

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Purchasing & Production Coordinator near Baldock to support purchasing and production operations. You will process quotations, raise purchase orders and coordinate material requirements to keep production on track.

The role requires strong IT and data-entry skills, plus the ability to communicate with suppliers and internal teams across multiple priorities. Driving licence and own transport are preferred given the rural location.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, purchasing or production coordination.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or a similar technical environment.
• Strong computer, systems and data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage several orders and priorities simultaneously.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• A proactive approach to resolving problems and following up on actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A valid driving licence and access to their own transport.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process customer quotations and production works orders.
• Maintain accurate job information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Raise purchase orders for materials, components and subcontracted services.
• Order materials for current and upcoming production requirements.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expected delivery dates.
• Liaise with suppliers and chase outstanding or delayed deliveries.
• Communicate potential delays and material shortages to the relevant teams.
• Ensure materials are available when required to support production schedules.
• Check supplier order confirmations against purchase orders.
• Update purchase orders following changes to quantities, prices or delivery dates.
• Liaise closely with production, purchasing, estimating and management teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and production records.
• Monitor job progress and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider office and production teams.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication with suppliers

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organisation

Tools

ERP/MRP system

MIE Trak

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Purchasing & Production Coordinator near Baldock to support purchasing and production operations. You will process quotations, raise purchase orders and coordinate material requirements to keep production on track.

The role requires strong IT and data-entry skills, plus the ability to communicate with suppliers and internal teams across multiple priorities. Driving licence and own transport are preferred given the rural location.