Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Resourcing is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant for an established engineering client in Chesterfield. You will support the full purchasing process, raise purchase orders, manage shipments, control stock levels and build strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates will have purchasing/procurement experience, strong numerical skills and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. You will work closely with the Procurement Manager and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing/procurement environment.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• ERP/MRP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier quotes and negotiate pricing where appropriate.
• Raise, amend and manage purchase orders.
• Process orders and secure supplier acknowledgements.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, availability, lead times and delivery.
• Arrange shipments and coordinate deliveries.
• Manage freight and liaise with logistics providers.
• Handle import and shipment documentation.
• Track orders to delivery and resolve delays.
• Coordinate with Sales and Goods In on purchasing needs.
• Monitor stock levels and assist inventory management.
• Complete weekly PI checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain records for purchasing, supplier pricing and orders.
• Resolve invoice queries and delivery discrepancies.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards; obtain MTCs.
• Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Perform European currency conversions for pricing review.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Provide general purchasing support to the Procurement Manager.

Skills

Purchasing & procurement

Purchase orders

Excel

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Inspire Resourcing is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant for an established engineering client in Chesterfield. You will support the full purchasing process, raise purchase orders, manage shipments, control stock levels and build strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates will have purchasing/procurement experience, strong numerical skills and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. You will work closely with the Procurement Manager and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.