Manufacturing Purchasing & Stock Coordinator

Not For Profit People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Not For Profit People in Lancaster is seeking an organised Purchasing Administrator to manage day-to-day purchasing, stock and supplier requirements in a busy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on consumables, stock levels and coordinating with suppliers to keep production running smoothly.

Working as part of a small office team, you’ll raise and process purchase orders, maintain records and support wider operational activities including maintenance and general production needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or stock control in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong administration and MS Office skills.
• Ability to manage high volume, time-sensitive purchases.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and replenishing consumables used across manufacturing and production.
• Monitoring stock levels and reordering essential items.
• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers on pricing, availability and delivery times.
• Booking deliveries and checking orders against requirements.
• Resolving shortages and supplier queries.
• Maintaining purchasing, stock and supplier records.
• Supporting maintenance and repairs for plant and machinery.
• Coordinating waste disposal and other operational needs.
• Providing general administrative support across the office.

Skills

Purchasing

Stock control

Supplier coordination

Administrative skills

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Not For Profit People in Lancaster is seeking an organised Purchasing Administrator to manage day-to-day purchasing, stock and supplier requirements in a busy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on consumables, stock levels and coordinating with suppliers to keep production running smoothly.

Working as part of a small office team, you’ll raise and process purchase orders, maintain records and support wider operational activities including maintenance and general production needs.