Purchasing & Scheduling Coordinator

The Best Connection; Chorley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

The Best Connection are hiring a Purchasing Administrator in Chorley. This role supports the Purchasing and Scheduling teams to ensure materials and products are purchased and delivered on time to meet production and customer needs.

Ideal candidates are well-organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with internal teams and external suppliers. The position offers standard hours and paid overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with suppliers, carriers and internal departments.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues.
• Experience in purchasing, administration or supply chain is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Purchasing and Scheduling teams to support production requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and carriers throughout the purchasing process to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor and communicate any issues that could affect production schedules or manufacturing.
• Keep Customer Care updated on deliveries where required.
• Coordinate and manage the Direct Delivery process.
• Liaise effectively with departments across the business.
• Ensure purchasing and production systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Update purchase orders with confirmed delivery dates.
• Firm planned purchase orders from the MRP system.
• Maintain pricing and lead-time information within D365.
• Manage and update key performance indicators (KPIs) within D365.
• Monitor supplier performance and support weekly and monthly reporting.
• Purchase and manage site uniform stock.
• Carry out general administrative duties, including filing and correspondence.
• Support the wider team with other appropriate tasks as required.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

Multitasking

Data management

Teamwork

Tools

D365

D365 ERP

Job description

The Best Connection are hiring a Purchasing Administrator in Chorley. This role supports the Purchasing and Scheduling teams to ensure materials and products are purchased and delivered on time to meet production and customer needs.

Ideal candidates are well-organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with internal teams and external suppliers. The position offers standard hours and paid overtime when required.