At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Birmingham with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Up to £38,000 salary, 33 days holiday, and early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: Opportunity for an ASAP start in a supportive and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on role that offers career growth in purchasing and procurement.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing or supply chain and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Assistant to join an established manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a busy, hands-on purchasing role responsible for managing purchase and subcontract orders from initial PO through to delivery. You’ll work closely with suppliers to maintain material availability, resolve potential delays and ensure production requirements are met. The role would suit someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, expediting or supply chain who enjoys supplier interaction and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What’s on offer?
- Permanent, full-time position, office based in Birmingham B6
- Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–4.30pm
- 2pm finish every Friday
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Opportunity to develop your career within purchasing and procurement
- Established manufacturing business with an ASAP start available
What will you do as a Materials & Purchasing Coordinator?
- Raise and manage purchase and subcontract orders from MRP requirements through to final delivery
- Monitor stock levels, reorder requirements and material availability to support production
- Proactively chase suppliers, confirm delivery dates and resolve delays or supply issues
- Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery terms to achieve best value
- Maintain accurate ERP records, process purchase receipts and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Monitor supplier OTIF and WIP, providing updates to planning, manufacturing and internal teams
What do you need as a Materials & Purchasing Coordinator?
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, expediting or supply chain
- Manufacturing or production experience would be advantageous
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems, ideally Dynamics NAV or Business Central
- Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive, solution focused with excellent organisation/attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
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