Purchasing Coordinator

Journey recruitment; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Recruitment Ltd is assisting a High Wycombe-based manufacturing and engineering business in recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator. The role reports to the Group Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager and carries potential for progression into a future management position.

The position is hybrid, Monday–Friday, with salary up to GBP37.5K dependent on experience plus bonus, and occasional travel to another office in Dorset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or engineering/distribution.
• ERP/MRP systems experience is essential.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• CIPS Level 4 or studying towards would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements and expediting.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues.
• Manage inventory availability while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Support ERP/MRP systems, including supplier data, lead times and planning parameters.
• Support sourcing, cost reduction and supplier negotiations.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Finance and Warehouse teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes.
• Deputise for the Purchasing Manager when required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Excel skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

CIPS Level 4 or studying towards

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a successful High Wycombe based manufacturing and engineering business in their search for a newly created role of Purchasing Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional looking to take the next step in their career. Reporting to the Group Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager, you will support an efficient and commercially effective purchasing function, with the opportunity to develop towards a future management position.

This is a Hybrid role working Monday to Friday 8:45am to 17.15pm. You will be based in the clients office close to High Wycombe with occasional travel to the companies other office in Dorset. The salary for this role is up to GBP37.5K dependent on experience plus bonus.

Main responsibilities for the Purchasing Coordinator role are:

• Lead day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements and expediting.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues.
• Manage inventory availability while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Support ERP/MRP systems, including supplier data, lead times and planning parameters.
• Support sourcing, cost reduction and supplier negotiations.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Finance and Warehouse teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes.
• Deputise for the Purchasing Manager when required.

Skills required for the Purchasing Coordinator role are:

• 3+ years' purchasing experience within manufacturing or engineering/distribution.
• Detailed experience with ERP/MRP systems is essential.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• CIPS Level 4 or studying towards would be desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a purchasing, procurement or supply chain professional ready to step up, take on greater responsibility and develop within an established and growing business.