Procurement Coordinator - Engineering & Manufacturing

Mansell Recruitment Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a busy UK engineering and manufacturing business. You will support the procurement of materials, components and services, ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This on-site role offers opportunities to develop within procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
• Engineering or manufacturing buying experience is advantageous.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices and supplier discounts.
• Raise, progress and expediting purchase orders.
• Purchase materials, components and services.
• Manage service contracts and respond to breakdowns.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain inventory.
• Review reorder levels.
• Coordinate with Stores to resolve stock discrepancies.
• Assist with stock takes and reconciliations.
• Provide updates on deliveries at meetings.
• Communicate delays to internal stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Obtain competitive quotations and negotiate best value.
• Identify alternative suppliers when needed.
• Maintain supplier/product databases.
• Ensure PO accuracy and support quality controls.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a busy UK engineering and manufacturing business. You will support the procurement of materials, components and services, ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This on-site role offers opportunities to develop within procurement.