Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer, Castle Donington £32,000-£35,000 Monday to Friday Are you a commercially minded Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer who enjoys taking ownership, solving supply challenges and keeping stock moving? This is a dynamic opportunity to join a successful £25 million turnover business with ambitious plans for rapid expansion and this role offers real scope to influence processes, improve reporting and support business growth. As the Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring products are available to meet customer demand while maintaining sensible stock levels and budgets. You will manage purchasing activity across UK, European and Asian suppliers, track orders through to delivery and work closely with Sales, Warehouse and Finance. As the Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer you will: Review stock levels and identify replenishment requirements Place purchase orders with UK, European and Asian suppliers Monitor supplier lead times and adjust purchasing plans Track purchase orders from placement through to delivery Maintain suitable safety stock levels Reduce excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory Review sales trends and support future stock forecasting Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, shortages and delivery dates Resolve quality, quantity and delivery issues Coordinate inbound deliveries with freight and transport providers Maintain accurate product, supplier and pricing information Process purchase orders using ..... full job details .....