18-month FTC, £29,000 - £30,000 + Great Benefits, On-site in Bury
A fantastic opportunity is now available to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to-business personalisation industry.
As the home of four globally recognised textile brands, our client has built an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, distributing their products through an extensive European partner network. With over 3,000 SKUs across headwear, bags, and accessories, their continued growth has created an opportunity for a highly organised Purchasing Coordinator to support the efficient delivery of their global supply chain.
The successful Purchasing Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the Purchasing and Supply Chain teams, maintaining supplier relationships, tracking purchase orders, and ensuring goods are delivered on time and in full. This is a detail-driven position requiring strong organisational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working closely with internal departments and international suppliers, you'll help ensure purchasing processes operate efficiently while contributing to the smooth flow of goods from supplier to warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Purchasing and Inventory Planning teams
Maintain and update ERP systems to track purchase orders accurately
Liaise closely with international suppliers to ensure orders remain on schedule
Track purchase orders from placement through to shipment and delivery
Create shipment plans and coordinate logistics to designated warehouse locations
Check and confirm sales contracts and supplier documentation
Respond to supplier queries and proactively resolve issues
Identify potential delays or issues and escalate appropriately
Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across purchasing systems
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or procurement administration
Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with overseas suppliers
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience using ERP systems and managing data accurately
Strong administrative and coordination skills
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
GCSE-level qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Desirable Experience
Understanding of container shipping, freight forwarding, or Incoterms
Experience creating shipment plans across multiple destinations
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Experience working in a fast-moving supply chain environment
Because our client genuinely cares about their team members, they offer a fantastic range of benefits, including 22 days' holiday increasing with length of service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare, a 4% employer pension contribution, and life assurance at four times your annual salary. You'll also enjoy working in a modern office environment with free parking and on-site electric vehicle charging.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join a successful and growing business in a key operational role, with genuine opportunities for career development and progression within supply chain and procurement. Apply now