About this role
Are you a highly organised purchasing professional who thrives on keeping stock moving and customers supplied? If so, we have the most perfect role for you.
Our client is a growing and ambitious UK distributor looking to appoint a Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator to play a pivotal role within their operations team.
This is a hands-on position focused on managing day-to-day purchasing activities, stock replenishment, and supplier coordination, ensuring products are available when customers need them while maintaining healthy stock levels and controlling costs. Working closely with sales, suppliers and warehouse teams, you will become the go-to person for stock availability, lead times and delivery updates.
Our client would like to recruit someone who is a practical, proactive individual who enjoys solving problems, communicating with stakeholders, and keeping operations running smoothly
Please find all the details below:
Job title: Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator
Location: Rural Canterbury, Kent (Office Based), your own transport is essential
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Start Date: January 2027
Reasons to work at this company:
Supportive and collaborative working environmentGenuine opportunity to develop your purchasing and supply chain careerExposure to international suppliers and end-to-end supply chain operationsGrowing business with exciting long-term prospectsComprehensive benefits package
As Purchasing & Supply Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
Managing daily purchasing and stock replenishment activitiesReviewing and approving replenishment proposals and order recommendationsRaising, confirming, and monitoring purchase orders with UK and international suppliersMaintaining accurate supplier lead times and ETA informationChasing overdue deliveries and resolving supply issuesActing as the primary point of contact for stock, availability, and delivery queries from internal teamsSourcing and ordering non-stock and customer-specific itemsCoordinating product availability for larger project and installation requirementsSupporting new product sourcing and supplier researchProducing regular stock, purchasing, and performance reportsManaging and supporting an offshore Purchasing & Supply Chain AdministratorWorking closely with stakeholders to improve stock availability and customer service levels
Essential skills & experience required for this role:
Purchasing, Supply Planning, Procurement or Supply ChainExperience within a distribution, wholesale, logistics or product-based environmentPractical experience using ERP, MRP or forecasting systemsExperience managing supplier relationships and purchase ordersKnowledge of importing products and working with overseas suppliersStrong Excel skillsExcellent organisational and prioritisation abilitiesStrong communication skills with the confidence to deal with internal stakeholders and suppliersA detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities Experience within healthcare, medical, technical or regulated product environments would be an advantagePrevious experience managing or mentoring a junior team memberCIPS qualification or currently studying towards oneFamiliarity with inventory forecasting and demand planning systems
Next steps:
This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys the operational side of supply chain management and takes pride in keeping products flowing, suppliers performing and customers informed. If you're someone who gets things done, enjoys building relationships and can confidently manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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We look forward to your application.
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