Purchasing Coordinator

Our manufacturing client, based in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, are seeking to employ a permanent Purchasing Co-ordinator/Analyst The main purpose of the role is to optimise the procurement processes by analysing purchasing data, supplier performance, and market trends. The role has keen focus on improving cost efficiency, ensuring supplier reliability, and supporting strategic decision-making within the Supply Chain Function. Scope of the role: The successful applicant will be responsible for analysing and optimising the procurement activities of the Company. The role focuses on gathering and interpreting purchasing data, assessing Supplier performance, and supporting the development of cost-effective Procurement Strategies. The Purchasing Analyst will work closely with Cross-Functional Teams, including Procurement, Finance and Operations, to drive efficiencies and cost savings. Objectives: Primary measures of effectiveness * Annual purchasing cost savings. * Purchase order accuracy. * Supplier performance/supplier lead time improvement in line with business needs. * Inventory turnover. Secondary Objectives * Supplier Relationship Development. * Supply Chain Risk Management. * Purchasing Process Optimisation. * Vendor Payment Optimisation. * Compliance: To ensure that all Purchasing activities comply with Company Policies, legal requirements, and Ethical Standards. * Process Improvement: To work with procurement teams to continuously improve processes, tools, and systems to enhance purchasing efficiency. * Avoid/reduce stock outages. Qualifications – Skills – Experience required for the role * CIPS qualification (essential), Bachelor’s Degree qualified (desired). * Experience in the same or very similar role within a Manufacturing environment. * Proven track record of achieving results in line with Primary Objectives. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Company pension * Employee discount * Free parking * On-site parking Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Procurement: 3 years (required) * Purchasing: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: * CIPS Qualification (required)