Purchasing and Material Coordinator

RA Dalton Ltd; Cowshill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company Pension Plan

Bonus Scheme / Annual Profit-Sharing \

Company Events

Free parking / On-site parking

Workwear provided

Training and development

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

RA Dalton Ltd is seeking a Purchasing and Material Coordinator to source, select and purchase goods and services at competitive prices to meet business needs. This role relies on negotiation, market analysis and advanced Excel to manage supplier relationships and spend.

You will work across stock locations and with other departments, ensuring accurate records in the ERP system. The position is based at our Cowshill office with possible flexibility to Crook for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing and stock control.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysing ERP financial data.
• Experience with computerised purchasing or stock control systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail with stock, supplier and delivery records.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues from multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth warehouses supplying engineers.
• Place and manage purchase orders for site items, stock parts and consumables.
• Negotiate pricing, bulk discounts and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Manipulate data and produce reports to aid negotiations.
• Retain purchase and stock records in the financial system.
• Maintain cost prices and update sales prices with relevant teams.
• Assist with routine stock checks and update internal systems.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing and Material Coordinator

Location: This position is ideally based at our Cowshill office. However, location flexibility at our Crook office may be considered for the right candidate.

Company: RA Dalton Ltd

Salary Range: Competitive (Based on Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday

RA Dalton offers a competitive salary package along with additional benefits including:

• Private medical insurance
• Company Pension Plan
• Bonus Scheme / Annual Profit-Sharing Scheme
• Company Events
• Free parking / On-site parking
• Workwear provided
• Training and development
• Opportunities for professional growth

You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, accuracy and a supportive working environment.

Company Overview

RA Dalton Ltd is the national leader in off-mains drainage solutions. While proud of our heritage as a family-run business, we continue to grow and innovate across the UK. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers the chance to join a dedicated, professional and friendly team within a business that values quality, reliability, and teamwork.

Job Description

We are looking for a Purchasing and Material Coordinator who is responsible for sourcing, selecting and purchasing goods, materials and services at the most competitive prices to meet business operational needs. This role relies on negotiation skills, market analysis and advanced Excel skills to manage supplier relationships, optimise spends and maximise profitability. This role will involve working as part of a team between stock locations and also working with other departments in the business.

General Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of warehouses supplying our team of engineers
• Placing and managing purchase orders for site specific items, stock parts and consumables
• Negotiating competitive pricing, bulk discounts and optimal delivery terms with suppliers
• Manipulate data and produce reports to aid negotiations
• Retaining purchase and stock records accurately in the business financial system
• Maintaining cost prices and work with various teams to continuously update sales prices
• Help team with routine stock checks and update the businesses internal system

Requirements and Skills

• Previous experience in a purchasing and stock control role
• Highly skilled in utilising the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel functions to manipulate and interpret ERP financial data
• Experience using computerised purchasing or stock control systems
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Good attention to detail, particularly with stock, supplier and delivery records
• Confident dealing directly with suppliers and colleagues across departments

RA Dalton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.