The Pilot Group - Purchasing Co-Ordinator £26,500 - £27,500 DOE monthly bonus ESL connects the demand and supply of electrical components. As the world shifts to a more electric future, ESL helps customers procure their needs in this space by thinking and operating differently. The company joins supply chains together in a simple and easy-to-deliver way. We operate globally offering fast deliveries and making things easy both for our customers and our suppliers, developing long-term relationships with them. ESL is headquartered in Manchester and operates with a strong international presence. It was founded by two female entrepreneurs 19 years ago (both are still in the business), and the company has 75 amazing people with brilliant skills. Purpose of the role - Purchasing Co-Ordinator Responsible for buying a range of products at the most competitive prices, to enable ESL to operate and increase profits. To perform all duties related to purchase order entry, post-entry supply chain tracking and stock management. To interact with internal staff to support supplier and new market development, and stock delivery scheduling. To interact with internal staff as a liaison, acting to bridge the gap between Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams. Key Responsibilities Buying a range of products from established suppliers, negotiating deals as necessary. Coordinating requests for new brands. Identify new suppliers. Forecast levels of demand for stock items and ensure minimum stock levels are maintained. Producing management information reports (Weekly/monthly). Identifying over stocked items, preparing offers and promotions. Processing supplier offers. Managing cancellations. Updating system information (working to daily targets). Order processing and administration. Shipping & Import Tracking & Management. Liaising with Vendor Supply Chain. Supporting Warehouse with booking in & out. Supporting Warehouse with internal stock transfers. Price list administration. Answering incoming calls and taking appropriate action. Creating and sending pro-active offers. Chasing suppliers for expected due date of goods. Pricing requests from suppliers. Team cover in times of absence (variety of tasks). Essential Requirements / Experience Excellent communication skills (telephone and email) Strong PC Skills in all Microsoft packages Strong organisational skills Accurate data entry and attention to detail Location : Head Office, Manchester (Short walk from Manchester Victoria train station) Benefits 25 days holidays bank holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme Life Assurance x 4 of your salary Health Shield – Cash plan, Thrive app, Employee Assistance Program, My GP anytime. Metro Money Location close to Manchester City Centre Free parking – first come first serve basis Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Annual Events including Christmas Party / Team Lunches Recruitment Agencies; The Pilot Group operates a strict PSL and will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Pilot Group. Any unsolicited introduction will be treated as a CV ‘sent in kind’ and as such The Pilot Group rejects all liability to pay any such fees for an unsolicited introduction. Recruitment Candidate Privacy Policy | The Pilot Group