Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Coordinator

Gainsborough  | Full time | onsite

£28,000k

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment? Elevation Recruitment Group are looking for a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring materials and services are delivered efficiently and on time.

This is a key role within the supply chain function, where you’ll help maintain smooth production flow by managing purchasing activity, supplier communication, and system accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, amend, and manage purchase orders in line with procurement processes
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and supplier confirmations are aligned to business needs
• Monitor supplier lead times and delivery schedules, escalating issues where necessary
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delivery, stock, and invoice queries
• Maintain consignment stock levels and ensure system data is accurate and up to date
• Support stock optimisation by identifying excess materials and coordinating redistribution
• Work closely with logistics teams to ensure delivery bookings are correctly arranged
• Maintain supplier records, product codes, and approved material listings
• Support finance with invoice matching and statement reconciliation
• Produce regular reports including month-end procurement updates and supplier performance data

About You

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator, able to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working with systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

What You’ll Gain

• A varied and engaging role within a busy supply chain function
• Opportunity to develop procurement and supplier management skills
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain and cross-functional teams
• A supportive environment with opportunities to grow and progress

If you enjoy working in a structured yet fast-moving environment where attention to detail really matters, this could be the ideal role for you. Apply today with Amy Wood