Purchasing & Supply Co-ordinator
Empowered Personnel Ltd
Location: Hinckley
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 to 17:00
Flexible hours available (e.g. 8:00am –4:00pm, 9:00am –5:00pm)
Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting on behalf of our valued client for a Purchasing & Supply Co-ordinator to join their successful and growing Head Office team in Hinckley.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, stock control or office administration who is looking to develop a long-term career within buying and supply chain management.
The Role
As the Purchasing & Supply Co-ordinator, you will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of purchasing and supply chain operations. You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring stock levels and supporting inventory planning to ensure products are available when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and support inventory replenishment.
• Assist with stock forecasting and demand planning.
• Resolve supplier shortages, delivery delays and pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Team to ensure deliveries are received and processed efficiently.
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service and Warehouse teams regarding stock availability and delivery schedules.
• Produce purchasing, supplier and stock reports.
• Support the sourcing of new suppliers and products.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the Head Office Buying Team.
Career Progression
This position offers a genuine opportunity to develop into a Buyer within the business.
You will receive full support while developing your knowledge of purchasing, procurement and supply chain operations. As your experience grows, you will take on increased responsibility, including:
• Supplier relationship management
• Stock forecasting and inventory planning
• Price and supplier negotiations
• Managing supplier accounts and product ranges
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Supporting strategic purchasing decisions
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a successful career in purchasing and procurement.
Previous Experience Required:
• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying, stock control, supply chain or office administration.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• A professional and confident telephone manner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
If you're looking for your next opportunity within Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Supply Chain.
Please call Empowered Personnel on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).
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