Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Manchester
Salary: £29,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
NJR Recruitment is working with a well-established packaging business to recruit a Purchasing Coordinator to join its Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply chain professional to take ownership of key processes, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to operational efficiency within a manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will manage and optimise the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring materials and services are available when needed while maintaining cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will combine procurement activities with stock control, logistics coordination, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
Source and procure raw materials, consumables, and services to meet business and production requirements.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms and monitoring performance against agreed KPIs.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives that deliver value.
Manage supplier approval and compliance processes in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Supply Chain Coordination
Monitor stock levels to support production schedules and minimise excess inventory.
Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
Support demand planning and forecasting to align supply with business requirements.
Work closely with warehouse and production teams to maintain stock accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant regulations, and ISO standards.
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and waste reduction projects.
Analyse supply chain performance data, producing reports and recommendations for improvement.
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