Purchasing Co-ordinator

Redline Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced manufacturing organisation in Hertfordshire is seeking a Purchasing Co-ordinator to manage supplier orders and coordinate material delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong relationship management skills, and knowledge of relevant standards. Proficiency in ERP systems and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier and customer relationship management experience.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and proactive with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the overdue order report daily and acting upon discrepancies.
• Progress-chasing work orders alongside Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Sales.
• Conducting weekly reviews of the Full Demand/Shortage Report.
• Managing customer-driven material pull-forward requests.
• Providing RAN support to buyers and stores when required.
• Assisting Accounts with invoice queries in a timely manner.
• Entering data and maintaining accuracy within the ERP system.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Organisational skills

Analytical abilities

ISO standards knowledge

ERP/MRP systems experience

Communication skills

Tools

123 Insight

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

A Purchasing Co-ordinator is sought to join a fast‑paced manufacturing organisation in Hertfordshire, contributing to the management of the Supplier Order Book, material delivery accuracy, and supply‑chain coordination that supports production planning and customer delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the overdue order report daily and acting upon discrepancies while communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Progress‑chasing works orders alongside Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Sales to identify Last Material Dates.
• Conducting weekly reviews of the Full Demand/Shortage Report to identify supply risks.
• Managing customer‑driven material pull‑forward requests.
• Providing RAN support to buyers and stores when required.
• Assisting Accounts with invoice queries in a timely manner.
• Entering data, updating records, and maintaining accuracy within the ERP system(123 Insight).
• Completing ad‑hoc tasks as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

Key Skills

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485, TUV, or UL standards.
• Strong supplier and customer relationship management experience.
• Highly organised with strong business acumen and analytical abilities.

  Key Skills (cont.)

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong IT capability including PowerPoint, Excel, Word; VLOOKUP skills desirable.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems (123 Insight beneficial).
  • Self‑motivated, flexible, and proactive with a can‑do attitude.

  APPLY NOW - the Purchasing Co-ordinator job in Hertfordshire could be of interest. Send your CV to [e-mail] or call Adam Dighton on 01582 878821 / 07961 158768.