Supply Chain & Purchasing Coordinator in Maidstone, Kent

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.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

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.