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Apprentice Purchasing Coordinator (administration)
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This role combines administration and procurement and will give you experience of working within a fast-paced purchasing and planning team. The knowledge and skills you will develop during your apprenticeship will give you an excellent foundation to build your career upon.
Purpose of the Role
To procure raw materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing operations while ensuring competitive pricing, quality, continuity of supply, and compliance with company policies. The Purchasing Coordinator develops strong supplier relationships and works closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance to ensure efficient supply chain performance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders using SAP.
- Ensure materials are purchased in line with production requirements and inventory targets.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite outstanding orders.
- Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations where appropriate.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules.
- Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Resolve supply issues and minimize disruption to production.
- Review inventory levels and recommend actions to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
- Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data and supplier information within SAP.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and quality standards.
- Support cost-saving projects and identify opportunities for procurement efficiencies.
- Assist with supplier audits and quality investigations when required.
- Prepare purchasing reports and KPI information for management.
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