Purchasing Coordinator

18-month FTC, £29,000 - £30,000 + Great Benefits, On-site in Bury

A fantastic opportunity is now available to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to-business personalisation industry.

As the home of four globally recognised textile brands, our client has built an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, distributing their products through an extensive European partner network. With over 3,000 SKUs across headwear, bags, and accessories, their continued growth has created an opportunity for a highly organised Purchasing Coordinator to support the efficient delivery of their global supply chain.

The successful Purchasing Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the Purchasing and Supply Chain teams, maintaining supplier relationships, tracking purchase orders, and ensuring goods are delivered on time and in full. This is a detail-driven position requiring strong organisational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with internal departments and international suppliers, you’ll help ensure purchasing processes operate efficiently while contributing to the smooth flow of goods from supplier to warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Purchasing and Inventory Planning teams Maintain and update ERP systems to track purchase orders accurately Liaise closely with international suppliers to ensure orders remain on schedule Track purchase orders from placement through to shipment and delivery Create shipment plans and coordinate logistics to designated warehouse locations Check and confirm sales contracts and supplier documentation Respond to supplier queries and proactively resolve issues Identify potential delays or issues and escalate appropriately Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across purchasing systems

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or procurement administration Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with overseas suppliers Highly organised with strong attention to detail Experience using ERP systems and managing data accurately Strong administrative and coordination skills Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively GCSE-level qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Desirable Experience

Understanding of container shipping, freight forwarding, or Incoterms Experience creating shipment plans across multiple destinations Strong numerical and analytical skills Experience working in a fast-moving supply chain environment

Because our client genuinely cares about their team members, they offer a fantastic range of benefits, including 22 days’ holiday increasing with length of service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare, a 4% employer pension contribution, and life assurance at four times your annual salary. You’ll also enjoy working in a modern office environment with free parking and on-site electric vehicle charging.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join a successful and growing business in a key operational role, with genuine opportunities for career development and progression within supply chain and procurement. Apply now!