Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator

  • Permanent
  • Prescot, Merseyside
  • £24500 - £27500 per annum + 25 days' holiday, on-site parking, pension GBP / Year
  • Applications have closed.

We are looking for a Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator to work on a permanent basis for our client who are a well-established company based in Knowsley. The successful candidate will support the business by managing purchase orders, ensuring timely acknowledgment and receipt, performing system administration, and purchasing products/materials according to requirements and demand.

The Package:

  • £24,000- £27,500, dependent in experience
  • Monday- Friday, 08:30- 17:00.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Key Responsibilities for the Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator role:

  • Manage supplier communications and address issues related to costs, services, and lead times
  • Update system with supplier acknowledgments and challenge exceeded promise dates
  • Run reports and expedite orders as per business requirements
  • Maintain accurate system data, including product lead times and new item creation
  • Resolve goods-in discrepancies with Warehouse/Stock Control
  • Handle invoice queries and supplier returns
  • Place and manage purchase orders based on demand or requests
  • Create and amend purchasing accounts
  • Participate in professional development activities and maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach
  • Ensure confidentiality and present a professional image of the Group

Key Relationships for the Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator role:

  • Office Manager
  • Planning & Procurement Team
  • Shop Floor Production Manager
  • Warehouse Team

KPI Themes:

  • Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Supplier/Product lead-time
  • System information accuracy
  • Order acknowledgment time
  • Number of purchase orders placed

Required Competencies for the Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator role:

  • Personal responsibility and resilience
  • Excellent focus and organization skills
  • Innovation and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaboration and relationship development
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management

Essential Qualifications for the Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator role:

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • In-depth understanding of services and materials procurement

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Purchasing background
  • Sage software experience

The Company:

The company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and culture. They welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.

If the Expediting and Purchasing Co-Ordinator position could be of interest, please call 01744 452 095 at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!