Purchasing Coordinator

Acorn by Synergie are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join their client, a chemical manufacturer and supplier based in Runcorn, on a temporary basis

The purpose of the role is to provide support to a busy purchasing department as the company have just had a new ERP system installed and there is a backlog of work relating to this.

Key duties will include:

• Assume responsibility for the packaging purchasing company wide across the UK
• As the role allows there will be other Indirect Procurement activities that will need to be undertaken.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sites to align site packaging requirements with lead times and JIT deliveries from supplier

• Responsibility for inputting and processing orders through the system
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure all necessary supplier paperwork is obtained.
• Manage internal communication with all colleagues and the company's business sites regarding delivery of goods to site.
• Ensure all queries are resolved.

It is essential that the successful candidate has previous experience within a purchasing role, ideally packaging purchasing within a manufacturing environment, good communication and IT skills and is proficient in using Microsoft Dynamics D365 F & O

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

The rate of pay will start at £16.48 per hour which equates to an annual salary of £30,000

Hybrid working is offered after initial training has been completed

The position is expected to continue for between 3 and 6 months

There is an immediate start available

We look forward to receiving your application

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.