Purchasing Coordinator

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage procurement activities, source products efficiently, and maintain supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment. You will identify cost-saving opportunities and support day-to-day operations across the business.

The role requires experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking.
• Excellent communication to build supplier relationships.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on cost savings.
• Independent, proactive problem-solving and team support.
• Stock control or inventory management experience.
• Supplier negotiation and cost comparison experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing and lead times.
• Reviewing supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring the right inventory is available.
• Following up on outstanding orders and managing delivery issues.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Producing purchasing reports and cost comparisons.
• Raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider office when required.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and better purchasing.
• Responding to supplier and customer enquiries via email and phone.
• Assisting with customer quotations and pricing information.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Researching and sourcing alternative suppliers when beneficial.
• Ensuring products and materials meet customer demand.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Stock control

Cost savings

Communication

Job description

One of our trusted clients, a well-established and growing business, are looking to recruit a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the business.

As a Purchasing Coordinator you'll be responsible for ensuring products and materials are sourced efficiently, maintaining strong supplier relationships and helping to keep operations running smoothly, while identifying opportunities to improve costs and processes.

Purchasing coordinator responsibilities:

• Liaising with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing and lead times.
• Reviewing supplier invoices and resolving any discrepancies.
• Monitoring stock levels and helping to ensure the right inventory is available when required.
• Following up on outstanding orders and managing delivery issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Producing purchasing reports and cost comparisons.
• Managing and raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider office when required.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved purchasing arrangements.
• Responding to supplier and customer enquiries via email and telephone.
• Assisting with customer quotations and pricing information.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Researching and sourcing alternative suppliers where beneficial.
• Helping ensure products and materials are available to meet customer demand.

Skills & experience required:

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence building supplier relationships.
• Good commercial awareness and an eye for identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work independently while also supporting a wider team.
• Stock control or inventory management.
• Supplier negotiation and cost comparison experience.