Purchasing Coordinator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for individuals seeking a varied position within a supportive and employee-focused environment. You will manage a significant annual spend, ensuring that purchasing orders align with manufacturing timelines. The ideal candidate will possess purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting and have strong administrative skills. If you're eager to contribute to a successful international manufacturer, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension

Annual Bonus

Parking

Discounted Medical Cover

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in buying/purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong administrative skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage GBP 65m annual spend on raw materials and packaging.
• Analyze vendor performance and ensure product quality.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Administrative skills

CIPS qualification

Analytical skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Purchasing Coordinator (Buyer / Assistant / Specialist)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: GBP 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

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

Role: 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 candidate will need experience in buying/purchasing in a manufacturing or similar environment. Holding a CIPS qualification or working towards it is advantageous.

Responsibilities include managing an annual spend of around GBP 65m on raw materials, packaging, finished products, and GBP 5m indirect spend, ensuring purchase orders meet manufacturing and customer timelines.

The Purchasing Coordinator Role

• Manage GBP 65m annual spend on raw materials, packaging, and finished products, plus GBP 5m indirect spend
• Manage daily raw material and packaging purchase orders
• Analyze MRP information
• Update purchasing and supplier records
• Analyze vendor performance
• Communicate with relevant colleagues
• Ensure product quality and lead times

Candidate Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Manufacturing, Logistics

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