Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator40-42kUxbridgeAre you an experienced Purchasing candidate with at least two years’ experience of supply planning within the FMCG sector.This amazing company who has an international outreach are now seeking an individual to optimise the stock and supply of finished goods throughout the product life cycle.You will have an FMCG background and be confident dealing with shipping and logistical issues.The role will be offered on a hybrid working basis- 2 days in the office with a 1.30pm finish on Friday!!Role Duties• Responsible for over 500 SKU’s through from NPD , order and then discontinuation• Managing and creating purchase orders with UK and EU vendors• Using MRP and Excel daily• Extensive liaison with suppliers to expedite orders• Constant communication with freight forwarders and shipping lines• Manging quotes and invoices• To attend key meetings with internal departments• Creation of reports• Managing schedules for the phase in/out of products as well as managing artwork changes• Be the main go to person for the adequate stockage of allocated product lines• Using initiative to resolve issues relating to supplyExperience needed• Minimum of 2 years within procurement/ purchasing/inventory• MRP experience• Strong MS Excel• Confident managing logistical issuesIs this a great opportunity for you? Apply today!Not quite what you’re looking for? Recommend a friend you know and receive a £100 voucher upon their successful placement. *Please note to be entitled to the voucher the recommended candidate must successfully complete their probationary period with their new employer.What You Need to Do Now:If you're interested in this role, please apply and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Due to the unprecedented level of applications, if we have not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.For the purpose of the Conduct Regulations, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Business.We take your personal data seriously and take every step to protect it. To learn how we handle your data, please visit our website where you can find our Data Privacy Notice.