Purchasing Co-Ordinator

Groomfield Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free parking

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Friendly office environment

Pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

Groomfield Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing operation in Tamworth.

You will manage raw materials, consumables and stock levels, place and track purchase orders, and build strong supplier relationships to meet production demand.

This hands-on role requires cost-conscious negotiation, inventory control and close collaboration with production, technical and sales teams.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on purchasing role managing raw materials, consumables and supplier relationships.
• Experience ensuring materials meet production demand while controlling costs.
• Proven ability to manage stock levels and supplier performance.

Aufgaben

• Manage raw materials and consumable inventory to meet production requirements.
• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure material availability without surplus.
• Monitor outstanding orders and liaise with suppliers on delivery dates and lead times.
• Maintain replenishment parameters, lead times and pricing within the system.
• Carry out stock takes and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery with suppliers.
• Report stock levels and purchasing issues to management.
• Collaborate with technical and production teams on new product development.

Kenntnisse

Buying experience

Supplier negotiation

Stock control

Inventory management

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Jobbeschreibung

Purchasing Coordinator

Location: Tamworth

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Benefits

• Free parking
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Friendly office environment
• Pension scheme

Role Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Tamworth.

This is a hands-on purchasing role suited to someone with previous experience managing raw materials, consumables, stock levels and supplier relationships. You will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production demand, while maintaining appropriate stock levels, controlling costs and building strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials and consumable inventory, ensuring stock levels are maintained to meet production requirements.
• Place and manage purchase orders, ensuring materials are available without creating unnecessary surplus.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates and lead times.
• Maintain replenishment parameters, lead times, supplier accounts and pricing within the company computer system.
• Monitor goods-in and resolve any delivery or supplier issues.
• Carry out regular stock takes and cycle counts to ensure inventory records remain accurate.
• Review supplier performance and identify opportunities to establish new supplier relationships.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, terms and delivery.
• Monitor and control purchasing costs in line with business expectations.
• Report stock levels, purchasing issues and potential shortages or surpluses to management.
• Work closely with suppliers, technical and sales teams on new product development.
• Support the laboratory with raw material trials where required.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience working as a Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Coordinator or similar.
• Strong experience managing raw materials, consumables and stock levels, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Confident placing and managing purchase orders and dealing directly with suppliers.
• Experience negotiating pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Good understanding of stock control, replenishment and inventory management.
• Strong attention to detail with good numerical and organisational skills.