Elevation Recruitment Group
Purchasing Coordinator
Gainsborough | Full time | onsite
£28,000k
Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment? Elevation Recruitment Group are looking for a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring materials and services are delivered efficiently and on time.
This is a key role within the supply chain function, where you’ll help maintain smooth production flow by managing purchasing activity, supplier communication, and system accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise, amend, and manage purchase orders in line with procurement processes
- Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and supplier confirmations are aligned to business needs
- Monitor supplier lead times and delivery schedules, escalating issues where necessary
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delivery, stock, and invoice queries
- Maintain consignment stock levels and ensure system data is accurate and up to date
- Support stock optimisation by identifying excess materials and coordinating redistribution
- Work closely with logistics teams to ensure delivery bookings are correctly arranged
- Maintain supplier records, product codes, and approved material listings
- Support finance with invoice matching and statement reconciliation
- Produce regular reports including month-end procurement updates and supplier performance data
About You
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Confident communicator, able to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
- Comfortable working with systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
What You’ll Gain
- A varied and engaging role within a busy supply chain function
- Opportunity to develop procurement and supplier management skills
- Exposure to end-to-end supply chain and cross-functional teams
- A supportive environment with opportunities to grow and progress
If you enjoy working in a structured yet fast-moving environment where attention to detail really matters, this could be the ideal role for you. Apply today with Amy Wood
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