Purchasing Coordinator

Strange and Wright Recruitment Partners LTD; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

SWRP is recruiting a Purchasing Co-Ordinator to work for a leading global manufacturer based in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills.

This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for growth and development within the company. As Purchasing Co-Ordinator, you will manage the end-to-end sourcing, pricing and delivery of non-stock and ad hoc stock items, ensuring

Qualifications

• Background in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good MS Office skills and experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for non-stock and ad-hoc stock requirements.
• Source products and obtain competitive quotations to deliver best value.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy throughout the process.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure products and services are delivered on time and to the required standard.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on orders, deliveries and supplier performance.
• Resolve purchasing queries efficiently and professionally.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, cost, quality and service.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

SWRP are recruiting a Purchasing Co-ordinator to work for a leading global manufacturer based in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for growth and development within the company.

As Purchasing Co-Ordinator, you will manage the end-to-end sourcing, pricing and delivery of non-stock and ad hoc stock items, ensuring business requirements are met efficiently and cost-effectively. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, building strong relationships to secure favourable terms, monitor supply performance, and support the company's growth plans.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for non-stock and ad-hoc stock requirements.
• Source products and obtain competitive quotations to deliver best value.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy throughout the process.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure products and services are delivered on time and to the required standard.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on orders, deliveries and supplier performance.
• Resolve purchasing queries efficiently and professionally.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, cost, quality and service.

The Individual:

• We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building effective working relationships.
• Previous experience of purchasing or procurement and stock management, preferably within a product driven supply chain environment.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and work proactively.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude with a collaborative approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What's on Offer:

• The opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business.
• A varied role with responsibility across the full purchasing lifecycle.
• The chance to build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and business growth.
• Excellent company benefits package, including 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus the option to buy and sell an additional 5 days. Life insurance. Access to health and wellbeing benefits, plus more.