Purchasing Co-ordinator

The-Pilot-Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance x4 of salary

Health Shield – Cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Metro Money

Free parking

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Annual events

Job summary

The Pilot Group is hiring a Purchasing Co-ordinator in Manchester to secure competitive prices, manage PO entry, and monitor post-order supply chain activities. You will work with Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth stock flow and timely deliveries.

Hybrid role with 3 office days, based in Manchester city centre. The successful candidate will have strong communication, data entry and Microsoft Office skills to support procurement, reporting and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills via telephone and email.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Accurate data entry and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Purchase a range of products at competitive prices and manage PO entry.
• Coordinate stock delivery schedules and supplier communications.
• Forecast demand and maintain minimum stock levels.
• Produce weekly/monthly management information reports.
• Process supplier offers and manage order cancellations.
• Support warehouse with stock transfers and daily targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organisation

Data entry

Job description

The Pilot Group - Purchasing Co-ordinator

• £28,663.06 (+monthly bonus following successful completion of probation)
• Central Manchester (10minutes walk from Victoria with free parking)
• Hybrid working - 3 office days

ESL connects the demand and supply of electrical components. As the world shifts to a more electric future, ESL helps customers procure their needs in this space by thinking and operating differently.

The company joins supply chains together in a simple and easy-to-deliver way. We operate globally offering fast deliveries and making things easy both for our customers and our suppliers, developing long-term relationships with them.

ESL is headquartered in Manchester and operates with a strong international presence. It was founded by two female entrepreneurs 19 years ago (both are still in the business), and the company has 75 amazing people with brilliant skills.

The Role - Purchasing Co-ordinator

Responsible for purchasing a range of products at the most competitive prices, supporting ESL to operate efficiently and maximise profitability. To carry out all duties relating to purchase order entry, post-order supply chain tracking and effective stock management.

Work collaboratively with internal teams to support supplier and new market development, coordinate stock delivery schedules and ensure effective communication across the business. Act as a key link between the Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to support the smooth and efficient flow of information, stock and orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Buying a range of products from established suppliers, negotiating deals as necessary.
• Coordinating requests for new brands.
• Identify new suppliers.
• Forecast levels of demand for stock items and ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Producing management information reports (Weekly/monthly).
• Identifying over stocked items, preparing offers and promotions.
• Processing supplier offers.
• Managing cancellations.
• Updating system information (working to daily targets).
• Order processing and administration.
• Shipping & Import Tracking & Management.
• Liaising with Vendor Supply Chain.
• Supporting Warehouse with booking in & out.Supporting Warehouse & 3PL with internal stock transfers.
• Price list administration.
• Answering incoming calls and taking appropriate action.
• Creating and sending pro-active offers.
• Chasing suppliers for expected due date of goods.
• Pricing requests from suppliers.
• Team cover in times of absence (variety of tasks).

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (telephone and email)
• Strong PC Skills in all Microsoft packages
• Strong organisational skills
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Report Writing

Location (Customer Service): Head Office, Manchester (Short walk from Manchester Victoria train station)

Commutable from: Manchester, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Preston, St Helens, Altrincham, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Leigh, Wigan, Wilmslow

Benefits

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance x 4 of your salary
• Health Shield – Cash plan, Thrive app, Employee Assistance Program, My GP anytime.
• Metro Money
• Location close to Manchester City Centre
• Free parking – first come first serve basis
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Annual Events including Christmas Party / Team Lunches

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