Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

Premierofficesystems; Leigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Planning & Purchasing Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will handle essential tasks related to production planning, ensure the smooth flow of materials, and collaborate with various departments. This full-time, permanent role offers up to £29k, a team-focused culture, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.
• Good computer literacy, including basic Excel knowledge is important.
• Proactive, team player willing to support and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming sales orders to assess raw material availability.
• Plan production workflows for maximum efficiency and timely delivery.
• Order raw materials ensuring supplier selection and pricing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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PLANNING & PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR – FULL-TIME, PERMANENT – WN7 – up to £29k DOE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Planning & Purchasing Administrator to join a well-established, growing manufacturing business with a diverse European customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative office environment. You will be joining a current team of 3 within the office, handling various aspects of planning and purchasing.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary
• Office-based role with a positive, team-focused culture
• Monthly bonus
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code
  
  

About The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and production planning from order receipt to customer delivery. This role involves close collaboration with various departments, including production, sales, laboratory, and finance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing incoming sales orders to assess raw material availability
• Planning production workflows for maximum efficiency and timely delivery
• Communicating delivery timelines to the sales team
• Ordering raw materials (UK and Overseas), ensuring correct supplier selection, pricing, and volume requirements
• Conducting regular stock checks and inventory management to maintain optimal levels
• Analysing sales forecasts to predict order requirements
• Investigating discrepancies and updating internal systems accordingly
• Liaising with suppliers to manage performance, pricing, and volume discussions
• Providing cover for other administrative areas as needed
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Previous experience in purchasing and planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment – Essential
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Good computer literacy, including basic Excel knowledge
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Team player – willing to support and ‘muck in'
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you are a self-motivated team player with a passion for efficiency and organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values its people and fosters a positive, growth-oriented workplace.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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