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.