Alliance Personnel are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join one of their clients in Birmingham.
The Person
* A positive minded individual who is empathetic towards the challenges that our distribution customers face. Understands the need to provide a world class customer experience and the role procurement plays in ensuring that products are available when the customer needs it. This is a key role in the organisation and will be pivotal to driving growth while retaining existing customers.
* Good statistical analysis skills. Able to interpret data from reports and draw conclusions resulting in positive action using the appropriate computer programs and skills.
* A pro-active mindset, able to understand both big-picture company strategy and the details of operational execution.
* An excellent understanding of standard business practices related to Product purchasing and delivery, operational throughput, and delivery to the customer.
* Enthusiastic, dependable, and dedicated, able to use their own initiative.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Role overview
* Liaising with suppliers daily to ensure delivery timelines are met.
* Reviewing outstanding orders and expediating to ensure product availability.
* Tracking and tracing shipments liaising with shipping forwarders for shipping documentation and delivery bookings.
* Ensuring up to date information is available in the ERP system for product deliveries on, enabling better communication to the customer.
The Company
The client are a long-established design and manufacturer of work wear, waterproof outerwear and personal protective equipment, working alongside both the market’s ever changing and increasingly demanding needs, and with market leading textile partners.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:15pm (with 1h unpaid break), total hours per week 37.5hrs
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