Purchasing Coordinator: Manufacturing & Supplier Liaison

Bell Cornwall Recruitment; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Cornwall Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join a Birmingham-based manufacturing business. The role focuses on managing supplier orders, quotations, and delivery schedules, raising purchase orders, and maintaining records.

You will update ERP/MRP systems, monitor material requirements, and liaise with suppliers on deliveries, pricing and issues. The ideal candidate has admin experience in manufacturing, strong organisation, and confidence with Excel and ERP systems; salary

Qualifications

• Must have previous administration experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel, ERP/MRP systems and general IT.
• Commercially aware and confident communicating with suppliers.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of issues and find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier orders, quotations and delivery schedules
• Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records
• Updating ERP/MRP systems and monitoring material requirements
• Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing and issues
• Supporting stock control, logistics and purchasing administration

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Excel

Supplier communication

Proactive problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Bell Cornwall Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join a Birmingham-based manufacturing business. The role focuses on managing supplier orders, quotations, and delivery schedules, raising purchase orders, and maintaining records.

You will update ERP/MRP systems, monitor material requirements, and liaise with suppliers on deliveries, pricing and issues. The ideal candidate has admin experience in manufacturing, strong organisation, and confidence with Excel and ERP systems; salary