Purchasing Coordinator

Luton Bennett; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join their dynamic team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a substantial annual spend while ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and packaging. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment and possess strong administrative skills. With a focus on employee satisfaction, this company provides a supportive work culture and offers benefits such as hybrid working options, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are looking for a stable and rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension

Annual Bonus

Parking

Discounted Medical Cover

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong administrative skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material and packaging purchase orders daily.
• Analyze vendor performance and MRP information.
• Communicate with colleagues to ensure product quality.

Skills

Buying/Purchasing Experience

Strong Administrative Skills

CIPS Qualification

MRP Analysis

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator jobs in Stoke-on-Trent

#Job No. TW663.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £35k per year + Benefits

Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Purchasing Coordinator (Buyer / Assistant / Specialist)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary and Benefits: £35,000 DOE + 1-2 Days Hybrid (once fully trained) + 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Auto Enrolment Pension + Annual Bonus + Parking + Discounted Medical Cover + Training Opportunities

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Flexibility on hours can be discussed).

Purchasing Coordinator required for a highly successful international manufacturer. The role will suit those seeking a varied role in an employee-focused business.

The successful Purchasing Coordinator will need experience in buying/purchasing in a manufacturing or similar environment. Holding a CIPS qualification or working towards it is advantageous.

In this role, you will be responsible for an annual spend of around £65m including raw materials, packaging, finished products, and £5m indirect spend. You will ensure raw materials and packaging purchase orders meet manufacturing and customer timelines.

This is an ideal role for those seeking a driven, secure, and stable business.

The Purchasing Coordinator Role:

• The department is responsible for £65m annual spend on raw materials, packaging, and finished products, plus £5m indirect spend.
• Daily management of raw material and packaging purchase orders.
• Analysis of MRP information.
• Updating purchasing and supplier information records.
• Analysis of vendor performance.
• Communicating with all relevant colleagues.
• Ensuring product quality and lead times.

The Successful Candidate:

• Experience in buying/purchasing in a manufacturing/technical setting.
• Strong administrative skills, particularly using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards it.