Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator – Mon-Fri + Bonus

Greys Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Greys Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Co-Ordinator to join its purchasing team at the Carrington site. You will coordinate purchasing of materials, manage supplier relationships, monitor stock levels and support production schedules.

You will work with ERP/MRP systems, contribute to cost-saving initiatives, and assist with supplier audits and ISO/quality processes. Monday–Friday with a dedicated purchasing focus and potential UK/international supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supplier coordination or supply chain operations.
• Understanding of procurement processes, stock control and delivery coordination.
• Strong Excel skills and data interpretation.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP or purchasing system.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the purchasing of raw materials, consumables and services to meet operational and production requirements.
• Obtaining supplier quotations, reviewing pricing and delivery timescales, and supporting negotiations to secure competitive terms.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, monitoring service levels and helping to resolve delivery, quality and pricing issues.
• Monitoring stock levels and material availability to support production schedules and minimise shortages or excess inventory.
• Liaising with suppliers, logistics partners, warehouse and production teams to coordinate deliveries and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Supporting demand planning and forecasting to ensure purchasing activity aligns with business requirements.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and stock records using internal systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Preparing reports on purchasing activity, stock levels and supplier performance, highlighting potential issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting supplier approval processes and maintaining documentation in line with company procedures and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Contributing to cost-saving initiatives, waste reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Assisting with ERP/MRP system improvements and ensuring purchasing processes remain accurate and efficient.
• Supporting internal and external audits, attending meetings and undertaking occasional UK or international supplier visits where required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier coordination

Supply chain operations

Excel skills

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

CIPS qualification

Degree in procurement or supply chain

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Greys Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Co-Ordinator to join its purchasing team at the Carrington site. You will coordinate purchasing of materials, manage supplier relationships, monitor stock levels and support production schedules.

You will work with ERP/MRP systems, contribute to cost-saving initiatives, and assist with supplier audits and ISO/quality processes. Monday–Friday with a dedicated purchasing focus and potential UK/international supplier visits.