Purchasing Coordinator

A rapidly expanding Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator to join their team. Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, this Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for delivering the purchasing requirements for a multi-site manufacturing plant. The main purpose is to ensure the business has the raw materials and products required to fulfil manufacturing and assembly plans while adhering to lead times and cost efficiency. Purchasing Coordinator responsibilities include: * Effectively coordinate a purchasing schedule of all raw material (bulk, ingredients, packaging) adhering to the lead time, storage parameters and safety stock provision. * Forward purchasing plans for all packaging and labels with quality and cost efficiency in mind. * Coordinate purchasing plans for all licensed and third party products, adhering to the lead times. * Purchasing of all consumables for multi site. * Cyclical interrogation and maintenance of data sets (SKU’s) ensuring accuracy and consistency. * Ad-hoc production planning cover in the event of annual leave/ sickness You will be a Purchasing Coordinator with experience working in a Manufacturing environment. You will be able to demonstrate strong IT skills (particularly excel). You will be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills, organised, methodical and with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data. To apply please email a cv