Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator (Buyer/Planner)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000
W Talent is pleased to partner with a highly successful business in Nottingham who provide crucial components to some of the world's largest brands.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their purchasing team to support and manage existing supplier relationships, perform necessary negotiations, take an involvement in Planning and ensure smooth and efficient procurement and supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate pricing, resolve supplier issues related to OTIF performance, and assist with invoice and pricing variance queries
- Work with suppliers to manage lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs), optimising inventory levels
- Generate and process Purchase Orders for various industry components
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to align order status with inventory needs
- Monitor open orders and proactively resolve supplier delays, discrepancies, or shortages
- Contribute to process improvements to enhance procurement and planning efficiencies
- Involve in production planning to ensure seamless alignment between procurement and manufacturing schedules
- Perform general administrative tasks to support the team and maintain efficient operations
Key Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Buying or Purchasing Coordinator-level position with proven exposure to working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods is essential
- Experience of supply chain coordination including having had involvement in planning is highly desirable
- Experience in a high-volume environment is ideal
- Strong ERP Systems ability including Excel is essential
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and suppliers
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow
If you're an organised and proactive individual looking to grow your career as a Buyer, this could be your perfect next step!
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 our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
We look forward to receiving your CV!