Procurement Technician - (Purchasing Coordinator)

PSSL ProSound and Stage Lighting; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and advancement

Pension plan with employer contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Income Protection

Job summary

PSSL ProSound and Stage Lighting in Rochdale, United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Technician. The role involves purchasing products, tracking orders, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a degree or equivalent work experience.

Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The company offers a competitive medical cash plan, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Educated to industry related degree level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and track purchase orders (POs) with suppliers.
• Follow up on vendor confirmations and monitor delivery timelines.
• Oversee procurement and inventory replenishment activities.
• Negotiate returns with suppliers.
• Manage inventory shortages and obsolescence concerns.
• Collaborate with internal clients and departments.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies.

Skills

Understanding of ERP, MRP systems

Proficient in Office 365

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize workloads

Calm under pressure

Independent and team worker

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

Industry related degree or equivalent

Job description

Solotech is not accepting Agency/Recruiter submissions

The Procurement Technician will be responsible for purchasing products according to system recommendations, tracking orders, developing lasting business relationships, and negotiating prices with suppliers.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Day to day tasks:

• Create and track purchase orders (POs) with suppliers to ensure timely processing and delivery.
• Follow up on vendor confirmations and monitor expected delivery timelines.
• Oversee administrative tasks related to procurement and inventory replenishment activities.
• Validate and adjust PO pricing as necessary.
• Negotiate returns with suppliers.
• Manage inventory shortages and address obsolescence concerns.
• Collaborate effectively with internal clients and departments to support operational needs.
• Maintain good relationships and strong partnerships with suppliers.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to the company’s policies and suppliers guidelines.
• Any other reasonable ad‑hoc requests as required by your manager.

Essential skills / experience:

• Good understanding and knowledge of ERP, MRP systems
• Proficient in using Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads within tight deadlines
• Ability to stay calm working under pressure and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Problem solving skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Level of education:

• Educated to industry related degree level or equivalent or relevant work experience.

Work experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant role.

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan
• Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Income Protection

Don’t have all the required skills? Apply anyway! We acknowledge that experience comes in different forms and encourage everyone to apply. We appreciate your time and look forward to considering your application!

Find out more at: www.solotech.com