Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

Purchasing & Planning Coordinator Our client is an established and growing manufacturer based in the Leeds area. Due to internal promotion, our client is currently recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing & Planning Coordinator to support their procurement and planning functions. The role plays a key part in ensuring the timely availability of materials, accurate inventory management, and smooth coordination between suppliers, planning, and internal operational teams. Purchasing & Planning Coordinator – Key Responsibilities Purchasing Support * Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders in line with company policies. * Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, order confirmations, and discrepancies. * Track purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries. * Maintain accurate supplier records and purchasing documentation. Planning & Inventory Support * Assist with material requirements planning (MRP) and demand forecasting activities. * Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock. * Update planning systems with forecasts, lead times, and inventory data. * Support production and sales planning by providing accurate material availability information. * Assist with stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory reporting. Coordination & Administration * Liaise with internal teams including production, warehouse, finance, and sales. * Prepare reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, and supplier performance. * Maintain accurate records within ERP or inventory management systems. * Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and planning processes. Purchasing & Planning Coordinator – Qualifications & Experience * Proven experience gained within a purchasing, planning, or supply chain support function. Experience raising and tracking purchase order numbers. * Experience within a manufacturing or production planning environment – beneficial. * Proficient in MS Excel with hands-on experience of using an ERP system. * Strong organisational and time-management skills. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate effectively across suppliers and internal teams. * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The Purchasing & Planning Coordinator position is offering circa. £28,000 – £32,000 basic salary plus benefits. Full-time, permanent, based onsite at our clients Leeds manufacturing site. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Purchasing & Planning Coordinator. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency