Purchase and Logistcis Coordinator in Sutton Weaver

Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator – Runcorn – £28,000–£35,000 DOE

Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Thursday, with an early finish at 3:00pm on Fridays

We have an exciting opportunity to join an established manufacturing company based in Runcorn. Due to the nature of the business, they are looking for an organised and commercially minded Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to oversee the purchasing 

This is a varied role that will involve working closely with suppliers, negotiating pricing, monitoring stock levels and liaising with logistics to ensure materials and finished products are delivered efficiently and on time. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and a good understanding of purchasing and logistics processes.

You will be:

• 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

You will have:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, logistics or supply chain role

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the confidence to discuss pricing with suppliers

• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of costings

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving delivery issues

• Good attention to detail when managing orders, stock and supplier information

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience within manufacturing or engineering would be advantageous

You will receive:

• A salary of £28,000–£35,000, depending on experience

• Monday to Thursday working hours of 7:30am–4:00pm

• An early finish at 3:00pm every Friday

• The opportunity to join an established sheet metal manufacturing business

• A varied role with responsibility across purchasing, costing and logistics

APPLY NOW! For more information, please contact KPI Recruiting or email (url removed).

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the role will be contacted personally.

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