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Job Summary
As the Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement team in sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the delivery of goods and services. This role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials while maintaining accuracy in records and compliance with internal and external policies.
Specific Duties of Role
Purchasing
- Assist in sourcing vendors and negotiating contracts to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery.
- Create and process purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other essential data.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues related to delivery, invoicing, or quality.
- Work closely with internal departments (e.g., accounting, production, warehouse) to align purchasing activities.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
- Support cost-saving initiatives and vendor management programs.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports and documentation for audits or management review.
General Administration
- Support internal communications relating to purchasing, maintenance schedules and supply chain updates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation in procurement practices.
- Provide other administrative support where required.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with all WHS policies as outlined in the HR Manual and Employment Policy guide.
- Participate and contribute in all WHS Toolbox meetings.
- Participate in department WHS, Fire and Evacuation and Emergency training.
- Demonstrate a high degree of safety awareness
Key Competencies
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing or supply coordination roles.
- Strong administrative and organising skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Sound understanding of purchasing processes, supply chain principles and inventory control.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast- paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience in a manufacturing, maintenance or industrial environment.
- Familiarity with maintenance planning systems.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Salary expectations?
- Availability to start work / Notice period?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
