Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Senior plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Training and Development

Job summary

Senior is a leading international manufacturing group seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to provide essential administrative support across operations, logistics, and purchasing. The role covers coordinating UK and international shipments, maintaining records, and assisting with supplier liaison and documentation.

You will work within a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple teams and ensuring processes run smoothly while contributing to ERP-based record keeping and reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or operations coordination role.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems (ERP experience desirable).
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when liaising with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to operations, logistics, and purchasing teams.
• Coordinate UK and international shipments, collections, and deliveries, including documentation and tracking.
• Maintain accurate records for orders, stock, and logistics within internal ERP and reporting systems.
• Support purchasing activities, including placing orders, managing outstanding orders, and liaising with suppliers.
• Assist with import/export administration and compliance documentation.
• Maintain product, stock, and part data, ensuring systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare basic reports and data checks to support planning, production, and quality activities.
• Support office administration including travel bookings, company vehicles, catering, and office supplies.
• Provide general administrative support for meetings, visits, and business activities.
• Answer general switchboard and door access phone calls

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Senior is a leading international manufacturing group seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to provide essential administrative support across operations, logistics, and purchasing. The role covers coordinating UK and international shipments, maintaining records, and assisting with supplier liaison and documentation.

You will work within a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple teams and ensuring processes run smoothly while contributing to ERP-based record keeping and reporting.