Purchasing Coordinator (Engineering/CIPS)
£35,000 - £37,000 + OTD Bonus Scheme + Health Cash Plan + Cycle to Work + Enhanced Holidays + Early Finish Fridays
Leicester
Are you a CIPS-qualified Purchasing Coordinator with experience in Engineering, Manufacturing or a similar industry, looking to join a long-established British market leader with global reach, offering a half-day Friday and an OTD Bonus Scheme?
Join a growing British manufacturer with over 100 years of expertise in high-power electrical components. With a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement, they have successfully navigated every major economic challenge of the last century to become the UK's leading manufacturer of resistors and loadbanks.
Role
* Plan and procure materials for production, minimising inventory and ensuring cost-effective purchasing
* Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
* Identify new suppliers and negotiate commercial terms, including rebates and discount structures
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term performance
* Monitor supplier performance and address issues relating to quality, delivery and cost
* Review engineering drawings and technical documentation to support procurement decisions
* Ensure compliance with ISO9001 procedures and company policies
Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:15, Friday 07:30-12:30 (38 hours per week)
Person
CIPS-qualified Purchasing Coordinator with experience in Engineering, Manufacturing or similar. Commutable to Leicester.
Keywords: Purchasing Coordinator, Buyer, Materials Planner, Purchasing, Procurement, CIPS, Supply Chain, Engineering Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer, MRP, ERP, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Engineering Drawings, Negotiation, ISO9001, Leicester, Procurement Officer, Materials Buyer
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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