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Purchasing Coordinator

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: M17, Trafford Park, Trafford

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

We are a growing and dynamic MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) supplier, delivering high-quality products and services to a wide range of industrial customers. With a strong focus on customer service, reliability, and efficiency, we are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join our team, specialising in engineering products, MRO supplies, and obsolete or hard-to-source parts.

The Role

As a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist, you will play a key role in sourcing, purchasing and managing the supply of engineering components, MRO products and obsolete or difficult-to-source parts. You will be responsible for supplier sourcing, price negotiation, purchase order management, stock availability, and supporting customer requirements through accurate and timely procurement.

This is a commercially focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced engineering supply environment, has strong supplier negotiation skills, and can confidently source both standard and obsolete parts from UK and international supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage day-to-day purchasing of engineering products, MRO supplies, consumables, PPE, tools, bearings, belts, transmission products and associated industrial components

  * Source obsolete, discontinued and hard-to-find parts through approved suppliers, alternative manufacturers, distributors and specialist networks

  * Raise, manage and expedite purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery

  * Obtain quotations, compare supplier pricing and negotiate best value on cost, availability, lead time and quality

  * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring high levels of service, reliability and responsiveness

  * Work closely with sales and operations teams to support customer enquiries, urgent requirements and project-based purchasing

  * Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative sourcing options and improved purchasing routes

  * Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and stock records within ERP or stock management systems

  * Support goods-in queries, delivery discrepancies, supplier returns and quality issues where required

About You

  * Previous experience in a fast-paced purchasing, buying, procurement or technical sourcing role within an MRO, engineering, manufacturing or industrial supply environment

  * Strong technical understanding of engineering components, mechanical transmission products, bearings, belts, drive products and general MRO supplies

  * Experience sourcing obsolete, discontinued, legacy or hard-to-find parts is highly advantageous

  * Good commercial awareness with the ability to compare quotations, negotiate pricing and secure best value

  * Strong supplier management skills and confidence dealing with multiple suppliers and manufacturers

  * Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage urgent purchasing requirements

  * Confident communicator with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

  * Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

  * High attention to detail, accuracy and a proactive problem-solving mindset

  * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider sales, stores and operations team

Desirable

  * Experience in supplier sourcing, vendor development and contract negotiation

  * Experience purchasing from UK, European and international suppliers

  * Ability to identify suitable alternatives or equivalents for obsolete or discontinued parts

Experience:

  * Purchasing, buying or procurement experience: 1 year (preferred)

  * Engineering, MRO or industrial supply experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  * Driving Licence (required)

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