Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Location: Manchester

37.5 per week between Monday - Friday.

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator to join a well‑established and growing organisation based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven purchasing professional to play a key role in supporting procurement operations and ensuring the smooth flow of materials across the supply chain.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Purchasing Manager, taking responsibility for supplier coordination, purchase order management, and administrative support across the procurement function. This role would suit someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience working in a fast‑paced purchasing or supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Sourcing quotes and lead times from suppliers for materials and services
• Raising, issuing, and managing purchase orders, ensuring acknowledgements are received
• Reviewing purchase orders and supplier confirmations to ensure accuracy of pricing and delivery dates
• Expediting orders where required to meet business demands
• Processing GRNs and requesting proof of delivery (PODs) when necessary
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and flagging discrepancies
• Maintaining and updating supplier details within the business system
• Providing general administrative support to the Purchasing Manager
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement activities

Skills & Experience Required

To be considered for this position, candidates should demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
• Strong administrative capability, with experience handling purchase orders and data entry
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with suppliers and internal teams
• High attention to detail, particularly around pricing, order accuracy, and delivery schedules
• Strong numeracy skills, with confidence working with costs, quantities, and budgets
• Proven organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience using Sage 200 (essential)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and data management
• General IT literacy, including email, document processing, and internal systems
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

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