Purchasing Coordinator (12-month FTC- Maternity cover)

Gencoa Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Coordinator for a temporary role in Liverpool. This part-time position involves managing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, along with a minimum of one year of office experience. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success in the vacuum thin film deposition sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an office environment.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Supporting the Purchasing Manager with procurement processes.

Skills

Office Experience

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Liaison

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

A-level qualifications or equivalent

Tools

MRP (EMS) System

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator (12-month FTC- Maternity cover)

Purchasing Coordinator (12-month FTC- Maternity cover)

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a temporary Purchasing Coordinator role within Gencoa Ltd.

Role

Based at our offices in Speke, Liverpool, this is a part time role (22.5 hours per week), reporting into the Purchasing Manager.

The role involves the expediting and placing of purchase orders, sourcing and liaising with suppliers, negotiating pricing and providing administrative support to the Purchasing Manager.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ experience of working in an office environment.

Main responsibilities

· Expediting orders to meet deadlines.

· Purchasing a range of both, ‘off the shelf’ and manufactured component parts for use throughout the business.

· Working with international and local suppliers to ensure strong relationships are maintained.

· Using MRP (EMS) system to ensure deliveries are timely and quality/cost is monitored.

· Supporting the Purchasing Manager with the supplier appraisal process, tender negotiation and new supplier sourcing.

· Liaising with the Design, Workshop and R&D departments to ensure the timely supply of components, avoiding delays whilst holding minimal stock.

· Working with suppliers as well as the Design, Workshop and R&D departments to ensure that quality issues are resolved quickly.

· Checking supplier invoices against Purchase orders placed.

· Performing work within established procedures and quality records.

· Assisting in preparing reports and analysing data to improve efficiency.

· Ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with the required Company standard and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation.

Experience Required:

Qualifications

· A-level qualifications or equivalent

Experience

· A minimum of 1 years’ experience in an office environment

· Previous experience in customs documentation and accounting desirable

· Knowledge of export documentation and procedures desirable

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent telephone manner

· Ability to multitask and work in a busy environment

· Strong IT skills (including Microsoft office packages)

Characteristics Required

· Self-motivated

· Commercially aware

· Attention to detail

· Positive attitude

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Displays honesty and integrity; respect for others

· Willingness to learn

Other

· Flexible approach to working hours when required

· Ability to travel to supplier sites (UK) on an ad hoc basis

Company Background

Gencoa Ltd. was established in Liverpool in June 1995 and has built a market leading position with >95% export sales. The Company specialises in the manufacture of critical process components for the vacuum thin film deposition sector and in addition provides the associated expertise and a thin film development service.

Key drivers of the business are identified as customer service, innovation, collaboration, high quality products and the Company's own employees. These drivers are key to supporting our existing customers and quickly identifying new opportunities to drive growth.

The Company is committed to developing the highest standards of customer service, quality and continuous improvement. As part of this journey, the Company has been 9001: 2015 accredited since 2016.

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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