Purchasing Coordinator

A growing manufacturing business in Glasgow is looking for a proactive and highly organised Purchasing Coordinator to support fast-moving operational purchasing activity across engineering and production teams.This is a hands-on role focused on keeping projects and production moving by ensuring parts, materials, consumables, and equipment are sourced quickly and efficiently. You will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to manage urgent purchasing requirements, track deliveries, and resolve supply issues in a fast-paced environment.This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys variety in their day, thrives under pressure, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.Key ResponsibilitiesRaise purchase orders and manage supplier order confirmationsSupport engineering and operational teams with urgent purchasing requirementsTrack deliveries and proactively chase suppliers to ensure on-time supplyCoordinate short lead-time and ad hoc purchasing activityMaintain supplier communication regarding lead times, availability, and delivery schedulesSupport goods receipt and purchasing administration processesAssist with consumables, tooling, and inventory purchasingBuild relationships with local suppliers and distributorsWork collaboratively with stores, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teamsOccasionally support urgent local collections where requiredCandidate ProfilePrevious experience within purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain ..... full job details .....