Purchasing Coordinator

Employment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Purchasing Coordinator in a dynamic engineering environment. This role is pivotal in supporting design and workshop teams by managing procurement activities and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing within manufacturing, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in SAGE 200 ERP. Join a fast-paced, collaborative setting where your attention to detail and communication skills will shine. If you're proactive and enjoy supplier management, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or purchasing within engineering or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SAGE 200 ERP and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and liaise with suppliers.
• Oversee purchase order processing and stores management.
• Support inventory management and resolve invoice queries.

Skills

Strong Administration experience

Purchasing / Supply Chain / Procurement

Stores / Inventory Management

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills - Office 365

Tools

SAGE 200 ERP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Coordinator to join a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the design and workshop teams by managing procurement activities, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials. The position requires proficiency in SAGE 200 ERP and strong organisational skills to oversee purchase order processing, supplier management, and stores management. Ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills, this role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced and collaborative setting.

Who This Job Would Suit

This role is ideal for an organised and proactive individual with experience in procurement or purchasing within an engineering or manufacturing setting. It would suit someone who enjoys working with suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring operational efficiency. Strong administrative skills and the ability to use SAGE 200 ERP are essential. If you thrive in a structured role that requires precision, teamwork, supplier relationship management, and stores coordination, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and progress purchase orders, book goods inwards, and manage procurement through SAGE 200 ERP.
• Close purchase orders and oversee the end-to-end purchasing process.
• Resolve invoice queries and liaise with suppliers, supporting the Finance Manager as needed.
• Source alternative engineering products while securing cost-effective pricing and value for money.
• Participate in weekly production meetings and provide administrative support across the business.
• Work closely with the Workshop manager to assist in Production and Stores duties, fulfilling the spares orders and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Support stores inventory, ensuring materials are correctly received, logged, and stored efficiently, maintain accurate stock levels, conduct regular stock checks, and report discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding stock availability and lead times.

Requirements:

• Strong Administration experience within Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Purchasing / Supply Chain / Procurement experience
• Stores / Inventory Management experience
• Experience using ERP & SAGE systems, SAGE 200 preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills - Office 365 desirable

Location:

Bolton

Permanent

Salary:

circa £25k-£30k (dependent on experience).

Hours:

Full time, Mon-Fri, 0800-1700 (early finish Fridays).

Benefits

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