Purchasing Coordinator

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing in Liverpool is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to keep the procurement and supply chain running smoothly within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

You will coordinate purchase orders, work with suppliers, monitor stock, maintain records, resolve order issues, and support reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in purchasing records.
• Familiarity with stock management systems.
• Proactive approach to solving supply chain challenges.
• Immediate availability to start.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage purchase orders to meet operational requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and goods.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update systems as needed.
• Resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries or supplier performance.
• Support the procurement team with administrative tasks and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding supply needs and updates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement guidelines.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stock management

Problem solving

Immediate availability

Job description

As a Purchasing Coordinator in Liverpool, you'll play a key role in keeping the procurement and supply chain department running smoothly. Your focus will be on managing purchasing tasks to ensure the business stays on track and well-supplied within the industrial and manufacturing industry.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing industry and is based in Liverpool.

Description

The Purchasing Coordinator will:

• Coordinate and manage purchase orders to meet operational requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and goods.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update systems as needed.
• Resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries or supplier performance.
• Support the procurement team with administrative tasks and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding supply needs and updates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement guidelines.

Profile

The successful Purchasing Coordinator should have:

• Exceptional administration experience ideally gained in procurement, purchasing or supply chain within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to handle supplier and team interactions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing purchasing records.
• Familiarity with stock management and procurement systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing supply chain challenges
• Immediate availability to start a new role

Job Offer

• Hourly pay of cGBP17.00 dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract based in Liverpool.