Purchasing Coordinator

About the role:

Purchasing Coordinator required for a leading global business based in Birmingham. Market leader within their respective field, the business prides itself on innovation & holding a well-established reputation within is industry. Design & distribute their own products. Office based role.

Role overview:
- Liaising with suppliers daily to ensure delivery timelines are met.
- Reviewing outstanding orders and expediating to ensure product availability.
- Tracking and tracing shipments liaising with shipping forwarders for shipping documentation and delivery bookings.
- Ensuring up to date information is available in the ERP system for product deliveries on, enabling better communication to the customer.

Skillset:

- Good statistical analysis skills. Able to interpret data from reports and draw conclusions resulting in positive action using the appropriate computer programs and skills.
- A pro-active mindset, able to understand both big-picture company strategy and the details of operational execution.
- An excellent understanding of standard business practices related to Product purchasing and delivery, operational throughput, and delivery to the customer.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.