Job Title: Planning & Purchasing Coordinator
Salary: Up to £35,000 + bonus
Location: Full Time, On Site, Nottingham
W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business in Nottingham who are part of a growing global group of businesses.
Having recently completed a similar role with this progressive company, we are delighted to be working with them on a Planning & Purchasing Coordinator vacancy.
This role requires a strong progress chaser - someone proactive in following up on orders, chasing suppliers, and driving solutions to ensure seamless purchasing and planning operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a progress chaser, ensuring orders are on track, delays are minimised, and suppliers are held accountable for delivery commitments
- Resolve issues related to OTIF performance, working closely with suppliers to manage lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs), optimising inventory levels
- Generate and process purchase orders for various industrial components and office services
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to align order status with inventory needs
- Proactively monitor open orders, chase down solutions to supplier delays, discrepancies, or shortages, and ensure production schedules are met
- Contribute to process improvements to enhance purchasing and planning efficiencies
- Support production planning to ensure seamless alignment between purchasing and manufacturing schedules
- Perform general administrative tasks to support the team and maintain efficient operations
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Buying or Purchasing Coordinator role with proven supplier management experience
- Experience in supply chain coordination, with involvement in production planning, is highly desirable
- Experience of purchasing from Far East suppliers is highly desirable
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Excel is essential
- Excellent communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- A determined and persistent approach, with the confidence to chase suppliers, deal with escalated issues, and drive resolutions
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy taking ownership of tasks, and have a tenacious, can-do attitude, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Before Applying
- Please ensure you currently live within a daily commutable distance to Nottingham
- Applicants must have full right to work in the UK at the time of application, as visa sponsorship is not available
We look forward to receiving your CV!