Purchasing Coordinator

Premier Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator in Cheltenham. This full-time, permanent role requires overseeing purchasing functions and ensuring precise inventory control. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrate strong analytical and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Confident with inventory systems and database management.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Manager for material needs.
• Manage the purchasing process, including raising POs.
• Conduct inventory checks to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Previous experience in purchasing/inventory control

Confident with inventory systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Job description

Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator | Cheltenham | £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Cheltenham to recruit a Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator for a newly created position. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-driven professional to play a pivotal role in supporting production operations across multiple sites.

Working closely with the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all purchasing functions and ensuring efficient, accurate inventory control. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of processes and driving continuous improvement.

The Role

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to assess material and stock requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process: raising POs, verifying costs, authorising payments, and updating systems.
• Maintain and update the inventory management system on a daily basis.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage issues such as quality concerns, delivery delays, or pricing discrepancies.
• Conduct inventory checks, including cycle counts, spot checks, and month-end reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, ensuring data accuracy.
• Compile and present purchasing and inventory reports, including audit summaries and key performance metrics.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a purchasing and/or inventory control role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Confident with inventory systems and database management.
• Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to solve problems and communicate solutions effectively.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Location: Cheltenham

Hours: Full-time, permanent