Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

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Purchasing & Planning Coordinator Our client is an established and growing manufacturer based in the Leeds area. Due to internal promotion, our client is currently recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing & Planning Coordinator to support their procurement and planning functions. The role plays a key part in ensuring the timely availability of materials, accurate inventory management, and smooth coordination between suppliers, planning, and internal operational teams.

Purchasing & Planning Coordinator - Key Responsibilities Purchasing Support Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders in line with company policies. Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, order confirmations, and discrepancies. Track purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries. Maintain accurate supplier records and purchasing documentation.

Planning & Inventory Support Assist with material requirements planning (MRP) and demand forecasting activities. Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock. Update planning systems with forecasts, lead times, and inventory data. Support production and sales planning by providing accurate material availability information. Assist with stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory reporting.

Coordination & Administration Liaise with internal teams including production, warehouse, finance, and sales. Prepare reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, and supplier performance. Maintain accurate records within ERP or inventory management systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and planning processes.

Purchasing & Planning Coordinator - Qualifications & Experience Proven experience gained within a purchasing, planning, or supply chain support function. Experience raising and tracking purchase order numbers. Experience within a manufacturing or production planning environment

beneficial. Proficient in MS Excel with hands-on experience of using an ERP system. Strong organisational and time-management skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate effectively across suppliers and internal teams. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The Purchasing & Planning Coordinator position is offering circa. £28,000 - £32,000 basic salary plus benefits. Full-time, permanent, based onsite at our clients Leeds manufacturing site.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Purchasing & Planning Coordinator. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Logistics;Consulting