Purchasing Coordinator

Acorn by Synergie are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join their client, a chemical manufacturer and supplier based in Runcorn, on a temporary basis

The purpose of the role is to provide support to a busy purchasing department as the company have just had a new ERP system installed and there is a backlog of work relating to this.

Key duties will include:

Assume responsibility for the packaging purchasing company wide across the UK
As the role allows there will be other Indirect Procurement activities that will need to be undertaken.
Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sites to align site packaging requirements with lead times and JIT deliveries from supplier
Responsibility for inputting and processing orders through the system
Liaise with suppliers and ensure all necessary supplier paperwork is obtained.
Manage internal communication with all colleagues and the company’s business sites regarding delivery of goods to site.
Ensure all queries are resolved.

It is essential that the successful candidate has previous experience within a purchasing role, ideally packaging purchasing within a manufacturing environment, good communication and IT skills and is proficient in using Microsoft Dynamics D365 F & O

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

The rate of pay will start at £16.48 per hour which equates to an annual salary of £30,000

Hybrid working is offered after initial training has been completed

The position is expected to continue for between 3 and 6 months

There is an immediate start available

We look forward to receiving your application

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.