Job Description:

Job Title: Procurement / Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Long Eaton
Industry: Manufacturing
Type: Full-time (Permanent)
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

The Role

We are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Long Eaton who are looking to recruit a Procurement / Purchasing Coordinator to support and manage their procurement and stock control activities.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for supplier management, purchasing, stock control and ensuring cost-effective, timely procurement while maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers
• Identify products, services and equipment to be purchased
• Verify and manage key suppliers for all procurement activities
• Monitor, forecast and manage inventory levels, identifying purchasing needs and associated costs
• Keep accurate track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, costs and efficiency
• Establish and maintain quality control, ensuring purchased stock meets company standards
• Manage procurement budgets and prepare cost estimates
• Maintain procurement metrics, analyse data, assess performance and implement improvements
• Utilise, maintain and document the company’s 3-quote purchasing system
• Compile and maintain purchase records, supplier databases and procurement contracts
• Produce regular procurement and performance reports
• Carry out stock control duties and produce accurate stock sheets
• Provide regular procurement and stock updates to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and company procedures
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the company

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Confident negotiating with suppliers
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data, reports and stock systems
• Good understanding of quality control and compliance
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Stable, growing manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on procurement processes