Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator Canterbury £38k

Confidential; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a proactive Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator to help maintain stock availability and efficient order processing from its Canterbury operations. The role involves daily purchasing, replenishment control, and close collaboration with sales, warehouse teams and suppliers to keep customers supplied on time.

You will manage supplier LT/ETA data, chase overdue deliveries, and support end-to-end supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, stock replenishment and supplier coordination.
• Experience in distribution/logistics or product-based environments.
• Practical experience with ERP/MRP/forecasting systems.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of importing products and overseas suppliers.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organization and prioritisation.
• Strong communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in healthcare/regulated environments is a plus.
• Mentoring or supervising junior staff is a bonus.
• CIPS qualification or being studied towards one.
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting and demand planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing and stock replenishment activities.
• Review and approve replenishment proposals and order recommendations.
• Raise, confirm and monitor purchase orders with UK and international suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier lead times and ETAs.
• Chase overdue deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Be the primary contact for stock, availability and delivery queries.
• Source and order non-stock and customer-specific items.
• Coordinate product availability for major projects.
• Support new product sourcing and supplier research.
• Produce regular stock, purchasing and performance reports.
• Support offshore Purchasing & Supply Chain Administrator.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve stock availability and service levels.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply planning

Procurement

Forecasting

Excel

Stakeholder comms

Organization

Multi-priority

Problem solving

Education

CIPS qualification

CIPS study in progress

Tools

ERP

MRP systems

Forecasting software

Job description

Are you a highly organised purchasing professional who thrives on keeping stock moving and customers supplied? If so, we have the most perfect role for you.

Our client is a growing and ambitious UK distributor looking to appoint a Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator to play a pivotal role within their operations team.

This is a hands-on position focused on managing day-to-day purchasing activities, stock replenishment, and supplier coordination, ensuring products are available when customers need them while maintaining healthy stock levels and controlling costs. Working closely with sales, suppliers and warehouse teams, you will become the go-to person for stock availability, lead times and delivery updates.

Our client would like to recruit someone who is a practical, proactive individual who enjoys solving problems, communicating with stakeholders, and keeping operations running smoothly

Please find all the details below:

Job title: Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator

Location: Rural Canterbury, Kent (Office Based), your own transport is essential

Salary: 35,000 - 38,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Start Date: January 2027

Reasons to work at this company:

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunity to develop your purchasing and supply chain career
• Exposure to international suppliers and end-to-end supply chain operations
• Growing business with exciting long-term prospects
• Comprehensive benefits package

As Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Managing daily purchasing and stock replenishment activities
• Reviewing and approving replenishment proposals and order recommendations
• Raising, confirming, and monitoring purchase orders with UK and international suppliers
• Maintaining accurate supplier lead times and ETA information
• Chasing overdue deliveries and resolving supply issues
• Acting as the primary point of contact for stock, availability, and delivery queries from internal teams
• Sourcing and ordering non-stock and customer-specific items
• Coordinating product availability for larger project and installation requirements
• Supporting new product sourcing and supplier research
• Producing regular stock, purchasing, and performance reports
• Managing and supporting an offshore Purchasing & Supply Chain Administrator
• Working closely with stakeholders to improve stock availability and customer service levels

Essential skills & experience required for this role:

• Purchasing, Supply Planning, Procurement or Supply Chain
• Experience within a distribution, wholesale, logistics or product-based environment
• Practical experience using ERP, MRP or forecasting systems
• Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders
• Knowledge of importing products and working with overseas suppliers
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• A detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience within healthcare, medical, technical or regulated product environments would be an advantage
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a junior team member
• CIPS qualification or currently studying towards one
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting and demand planning systems

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.