Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Inspire Resourcing are recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator on behalf of a client in Sutton in Ashfield.

Our client are a truly fantastic business, with a great culture, supportive colleagues, a fantastic reputation in the industry & encourage employees to develop within the business.

Duties:

·       Procurement & Supplier Management

-       Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring continuity of supply across a diverse product portfolio.

-       Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreements to deliver value, service and quality improvements.

-       Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers.

-       Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve supply issues.

-       Source and assess new suppliers to support business growth and procurement objectives.

·       Import & Logistics Coordination

-       Coordinate inbound international shipments and work closely with freight forwarders and suppliers.

-       Monitor import schedules, shipping documentation and lead times to ensure timely delivery.

-       Consider freight, duty, transportation and logistics costs when making purchasing decisions.

-       Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce delays.

·       Forecasting & Inventory Planning

-       Use ERP systems and business data to review stock requirements and purchasing priorities.

-       Work closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to align purchasing activity with customer demand.

-       Balance stock availability with inventory levels to ensure optimum service and working capital performance.

·       Projects & Continuous Improvement

-       Support strategic sourcing projects, tenders and supplier benchmarking exercises.

-       Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce cost and enhance supplier performance.

-       Contribute to new product introductions, sourcing activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

·       Administration & Operational Support

-       Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory records within the ERP system.

-       Produce reports, analyse data and ensure purchasing information remains accurate and up to date.

-       Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Finance and Quality teams to resolve operational issues.

-       Be willing to get involved in the day-to-day administration required to keep the supply chain running effectively.