Purchasing Coordinator
Posted 3 hours ago by Hiring Wizard Limited
Purchasing Coordinator - Spider is advertising on behalf of RedDOT Europe, a well-established manufacturing business. They are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join their team in this permanent, full time role based in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Company benefits include:- Competitive Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave
- Employee extras: company pension, cash health plan, bonus scheme, sick pay, life insurance, on site parking, and a health & wellbeing programme
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will support the Operations Manager in ensuring the timely and cost effective supply of raw materials, components, and consumables required for manufacturing operations. This is a key role in maintaining production continuity, managing supplier relationships, and supporting cost control initiatives. You will work closely with internal teams including Production Planning, Customer Services, and Engineering, helping to ensure materials are available in line with production schedules. This role is based on site, working hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:45; Friday 07:30 - 12:30.
Duties and Responsibilities include:- Raise and process purchase orders for materials, components, packaging, and supplies
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure best value and cost control
- Monitor material requirements in line with production schedules and MRP outputs
- Liaise with internal teams (Production Planning, Customer Services, Engineering) to support operations
- Track deliveries, expedite urgent orders, and resolve supply issues to prevent delays
- Maintain accurate ERP records, supplier data, and support stock control and inventory accuracy
- Investigate discrepancies, monitor supplier performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will ideally have previous experience in an administrative or purchasing role, preferably within a manufacturing environment. You will have a good understanding of supply chain or production processes and be confident working with ERP/MRP systems (such as Oracle). Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) and numerical ability are essential. You will be highly organised, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments are key. Desirable experience includes purchasing technical components or raw materials, knowledge of MRP planning principles, and working towards or holding a CIPS Level 2/3 qualification. Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement principles and manufacturing standards such as ISO 9000 or ISO 14000 would also be advantageous.
About us:RedDOT Europe is a respected manufacturing company offering a supportive and collaborative working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within purchasing and supply chain, with exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities for professional growth.