Supply Chain Coordinator — Manufacturing, Early Friday Finish

Confidential; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Runcorn is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to oversee purchasing, costings and stock, coordinating with suppliers and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.

The role involves negotiating pricing, monitoring stock levels, arranging transport, and working with internal teams to keep schedules on track; salary £28,000–£35,000 DOE, with hours 7:30am–4:00pm, Mon–Thu and 3:00pm finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, buying, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation, communication and cost-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing raw materials and ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and agree delivery dates
• Managing and reviewing supplier costs to ensure competitive pricing
• Preparing and maintaining accurate costings
• Monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing requirements to avoid shortages
• Coordinating the transportation and delivery of incoming raw materials
• Arranging deliveries of fabricated products to customers
• Liaising with logistics providers to organise transport and resolve any delivery issues
• Tracking orders and ensuring materials and finished goods arrive on time
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and transport providers
• Keeping purchasing, costing and stock records accurate and up to date
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing and delivery schedules run smoothly

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Confidential in Runcorn is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to oversee purchasing, costings and stock, coordinating with suppliers and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.

The role involves negotiating pricing, monitoring stock levels, arranging transport, and working with internal teams to keep schedules on track; salary £28,000–£35,000 DOE, with hours 7:30am–4:00pm, Mon–Thu and 3:00pm finish on Fridays.