Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator

Purchasing & Supply Coordinator Sector: Manufacturing Location: Knowsley (hybrid working – minimum 3 days on site) Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 + benefits

An established manufacturing business in Knowsley is looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing & Supply Coordinator to support its inbound supply chain and purchasing operations at a modern production site.

This opportunity is suited to a capable business support or supply chain professional who is comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven office environment and taking ownership of purchasing decisions based on data and demand.

The Role

Working as part of a wider supply chain function, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating materials planning, supplier purchasing, and inbound logistics to support production and commercial requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Executing weekly and monthly materials planning cycles and raising purchase orders aligned to stock, production plans, and forecast demand

• Managing the inbound open order book, including international suppliers and containerised sea freight

• Coordinating with freight forwarders and external logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery

• Investigating and resolving material or supplier non-conformances with internal stakeholders

• Supporting the coordination of packaging artwork between internal teams and external suppliers

• Monitoring and replenishing stock across external warehouses and third-party logistics providers

• Producing regular stock, availability, and supply chain performance reports

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working in a busy office environment within a business support, supply chain, or coordination role (this role is not suitable for graduates or junior-level candidates)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels

• Strong IT skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, with confidence producing basic reports using VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIF(S) and similar functions

• Numerically and data minded, with the ability to independently make purchasing decisions based on stock levels, production plans, and sales forecasts

• Highly organised with strong time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines

Desirable / Advantageous

• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain environments

• Experience coordinating or managing global sea freight movements

• Exposure to supply or demand planning activities

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central or another cloud-based ERP system

This role offers a strong opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you will have real ownership, visibility, and impact across the supply chain.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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