Purchasing Coordinator - #2174564

Purchasing Coordinator

Location: Manchester

Salary: £29,500 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

NJR Recruitment is working with a well-established packaging business to recruit a Purchasing Coordinator to join its Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply chain professional to take ownership of key processes, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to operational efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will manage and optimise the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring materials and services are available when needed while maintaining cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will combine procurement activities with stock control, logistics coordination, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source and procure raw materials, consumables, and services to meet business and production requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms and monitoring performance against agreed KPIs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives that deliver value.
• Manage supplier approval and compliance processes in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Supply Chain Coordination

• Monitor stock levels to support production schedules and minimise excess inventory.
• Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Support demand planning and forecasting to align supply with business requirements.
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to maintain stock accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant regulations, and ISO standards.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and waste reduction projects.
• Analyse supply chain performance data, producing reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Support ERP/MRP system implementation and ongoing process enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Quality, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Provide updates at production meetings and attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Assist with audits and supplier visits, including occasional UK and international travel.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• A strong understanding of sourcing, supplier relationship management, and inventory control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, with knowledge of Incoterms being advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

The following qualifications would be advantageous:

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• A CIPS qualification or equivalent professional certification.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join an established business in a varied role where you can make a tangible contribution to procurement strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency. You will have the opportunity to support continuous improvement, contribute to sustainability goals, and work collaboratively across the wider business.

Apply today via NJR Recruitment or call quoting the reference NJR17086

Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, if your CV does not reflect the essential requirements, or you answer ‘no’ to key screening questions, we may not be able to contact you.