Purchasing Coordinator

Castle Donington

£28,000 - £33,000 DOE

Introduction to the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Coordinator to join a growing Supply Chain team in a newly created position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience to join an established team, take ownership of key purchasing activities and play an important role in supporting the wider supply chain operation.

Description of the role:

• Supporting the day-to-day purchasing and procurement function, taking responsibility for placing and processing purchase orders.
• Raising and managing purchase orders with international suppliers.
• Liaising with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery schedules and product availability.
• Supporting supplier forecasting and monitoring stock requirements to ensure purchasing needs are met.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and ensuring order information is kept up to date.
• Monitoring order progress and following up on outstanding deliveries or potential delays.
• Working closely with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and support operational needs.
• Using Excel, Microsoft Business Central and bespoke internal systems to manage purchasing information and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and support the efficiency of the wider supply chain team.

About you:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain administration role.
• Some understanding of purchase order processing and supplier management.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with systems and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central.
• Exposure to Power BI or other reporting tools.
• Experience working with international suppliers, particularly in the Far East.

If you're looking for your next step in purchasing and want to join a team where you can make a genuine contribution, we'd love to hear from you!