Purchasing Coordinator

Hewett Recruitment; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety and security products is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join their Bromsgrove team. This role requires strong stock control and purchasing experience, along with proficiency in Sage200 and MS Excel. The Coordinator will manage stock levels, orders, and supplier communications to ensure seamless production and fulfillment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, supply chain, or purchasing role.
• Knowledge of inventory and replenishment processes.
• Proficiency in ERP/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily stock levels to ensure optimal replenishment.
• Generate and manage purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery timelines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Tools

Sage200

MS Excel

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturer with a global presence, specialising in innovative safety and security products.

As they continue to grow, they are now seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join their Bromsgrove-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a background in stock control or purchasing to join a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

As Purchasing Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring stock levels are optimised to support seamless production and customer order fulfilment. You will take ownership of monitoring stock usage, forecasting demand, placing purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily stock levels to ensure optimal replenishment.
• Generate and manage purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery timelines and resolve any issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using Sage200.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support production and fulfilment schedules.
• Analyse trends in stock usage and supplier performance.
• Participate in stock audits and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Assist the Operations Manager in identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements:

• Experience in a stock control, supply chain, or purchasing role (ideally in manufacturing or distribution).
• Knowledge of inventory and replenishment processes.
• Proficiency with ERP/inventory systems (especially Sage200) and MS Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data trends.
• Understanding of supply chain best practices.

Based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire (fully site based).

Competitive salary and career progression opportunities in a growing company.

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:45pm.