Supply Chain & Purchasing Coordinator

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Supply Chain & Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in the automotive sector. You will manage purchasing activities, raise POs with UK and overseas suppliers, monitor stock levels and ensure deliveries meet deadlines.

You will analyse stock reports, coordinate with suppliers, maintain data accuracy across orders and stock records, and support new product set-ups while addressing potential shortages. We value organised, analytical candidates with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising or supply chain.
• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders with UK and overseas suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor stock levels across multiple product categories and identify replenishment needs.
• Analyse stock reports, historical data and forecasts to optimise stock availability.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers to monitor orders and delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate data across purchase orders, supplier details and stock records.
• Assist with new product set-ups and ongoing product administration.

Skills

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain & Purchasing Coordinator 34,000 Full time, Monday - Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain & Purchasing Coordinator to join our established client within the automotive industry. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in managing stock levels, coordinating purchasing activities and maintaining strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• - Manage purchasing activities, raising purchase orders with UK and overseas suppliers to ensure goods are delivered in line with required deadlines.
• - Monitor stock levels across multiple product categories, identifying purchasing and replenishment requirements.
• - Analyse stock reports, historical data and forecasts to ensure optimal stock availability and meet customer demand.
• - Liaise regularly with overseas suppliers to monitor orders and delivery schedules.
• - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• - Maintain accurate data across purchase orders, supplier details and stock records.
• - Assist with new product set-ups and ongoing product administration.
• - Monitor lead times and proactively address potential stock shortages or delivery delays.

This role would suit an organised and analytical individual with experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising or supply chain. Strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.