Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm)

Overview

2fawcett are recruiting for a Buyer / Senior Purchasing Coordinator to join a leading manufacturing business based in Leicester on a permanent basis.

This organisation has an excellent reputation within its sector and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment. You will join a well-established purchasing and planning team, playing a key role in ensuring materials are sourced efficiently to meet production demands.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in purchasing, procurement, or material planning who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance to ensure consistent supply of materials.
• Review and action MRP outputs to maintain optimal stock levels and meet production demand.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, from creation through to delivery.
• Coordinate the import of goods from overseas suppliers, including airfreight shipments.
• Ensure supplier quality standards are met, working closely with internal teams.
• Schedule deliveries in line with production plans, expediting or delaying orders where necessary.
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing and item data within the ERP system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain processes.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of supply chain and purchasing processes.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive approach with the ability to drive improvements and change.