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Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

Our client is an established and growing manufacturer based in the Leeds area. Due to internal promotion, our client is currently recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing & Planning Coordinator to support their procurement and planning functions. The role plays a key part in ensuring the timely availability of materials, accurate inventory management, and smooth coordination between suppliers, planning, and internal operational teams.

Purchasing & Planning Coordinator - Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Support

* Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders in line with company policies.

* Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, order confirmations, and discrepancies.

* Track purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries.

* Maintain accurate supplier records and purchasing documentation.

Planning & Inventory Support

* Assist with material requirements planning (MRP) and demand forecasting activities.

* Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.

* Update planning systems with forecasts, lead times, and inventory data.

* Support production and sales planning by providing accurate material availability information.

* Assist with stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory reporting.

Coordination & Administration

* Liaise with internal teams including production, warehouse, finance, and sales.

* Prepare reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, and supplier performance.

* Maintain accurate records within ERP or inventory management systems.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and planning processes.

Purchasing & Planning Coordinator - Qualifications & Experience

* Proven experience gained within a purchasing, planning, or supply chain support function. Experience raising and tracking purchase order numbers.

* Experience within a manufacturing or production planning environment – beneficial.

* Proficient in MS Excel with hands-on experience of using an ERP system.

* Strong organisational and time-management skills.

* High attention to detail and accuracy.

* Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate effectively across suppliers and internal teams.

* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The Purchasing & Planning Coordinator position is offering circa. £28,000 - £32,000 basic salary plus benefits. Full-time, permanent, based onsite at our clients Leeds manufacturing site.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Purchasing & Planning Coordinator. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency