Purchasing Co-Ordinator

My client is recruiting Purchasing Co-Ordinator, office based in Milton Keynes

Reporting into Operations Director

Responsibilities & Duties:-Communicating with the Operations Director and gaining approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors or on new supplies.Checking inventory, tracks how inventory is used, and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends.Anticipating requirements and purchasing at the best balance of price and volume

Place all orders requested by Project Managers and Production. Ensure they are logged promptly and correctly on the goods in smart sheet and keep in touch with suppliers to ensure they are delivering on time. Communicate with Project Managers and Production to ensure they are aware of progress.Bench-marking suppliers and negotiating to make sure the company gets the best possible prices and terms on needed suppliesBuild great relationships with suppliers to ensure that our orders can be expedited and updated as required.Maintaining a network of professional contacts in order to discover new opportunities for improved deals on orders.Meet suppliers so they have regular reviews of their service, ensure any issues and non-conformances are promptly brought to their attention and follow through until resolved satisfactorily and there is a process in place to ensure it doesn't happen again. Maintain a supplier performance log.