Purchasing Assistant

Nuneaton and Bedworth 28K - 30K Permanent

Job Reference: 937631

Purchasing Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
Location / Patch: Nuneaton
 
About the Role
 
We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing / Supply Chain Coordinator on behalf of a fast-paced and growing organisation operating within a specialist engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and agile business where communication, efficiency, and teamwork are key to success.
This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting procurement and supply chain operations. You will play a key part in ensuring materials and components are sourced, tracked, and delivered on time to meet tight customer deadlines.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Send enquiries to suppliers for required goods and materials
  • Gather and collate accurate information to support procurement activities
  • Raise and issue purchase orders via the ERP system (Tricorn)
  • Liaise with internal teams and manufacturing sites to track delivery updates
  • Communicate with suppliers to monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met
  • Update internal progress boards for daily meetings
  • Support contract review processes and create progress tracking sheets
  • Provide general support across the team, including holiday cover where required
About You
 
Essential Requirements:
  • Previous experience within a purchasing, supply chain, or coordination role
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Confident communicator, both verbally and via email
  • Proactive approach to chasing information and resolving delays
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Skills & Attributes:
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Able to prioritise workload and work independently
  • Confident liaising with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Resilient and proactive in following up on outstanding actions
  • Team player with a flexible and adaptable approach
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary with review after initial 3-month period
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
  • 25 days holiday + 8 statutory days
  • Opportunity to join a growing and agile organisation
  • Supportive team environment with real scope to make an impact
Interested? Here are your three options
  1. "This is the job for me, I meet all the requirements" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Jon Webster between 8.30am - 5.30pm
  2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure about some of the detail" - Click "apply now" so I can review your CV and come back to you
  3. "I'm interested but need to know more about what this job can offer me" - Email jon@precisionsearch.uk with your CV and questions and I will reply with more detail
Precision are committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system.
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