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