purchasing coordinator

We’re looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing UK Operations team. In this role, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of direct and indirect vendors supplying the UK operation. You will be responsible for developing and expediting supply plans at the vendor level to ensure the smooth running of production and the on-time fulfillment of customer orders. You will be conversant with standard ERP planning methodology (e.g. min/max planning, EOQ, ATP, Purchase Order, Sales Order structures, item, and vendor master data) and have a solid understanding of vendor management. As an important member of the UK Operations team, you will help to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of operational processes and practices.

Who We Are

Western Global is a leading provider of modular fuel storage solutions with operating locations in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. We have a strong track record of supporting our customers and communities with response-ready fuel solutions and have experienced significant growth in recent years. In January 2021, we received private equity investment to support the next phase of our expansion into North America.

At Western Global, we pride ourselves on having a great culture that values teamwork, openness, passion, integrity, and celebrating success. We believe that attracting and retaining talented individuals is crucial to our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. Our values guide the way we interact with one another and our customers, and we work together as a cohesive team to achieve our goals. We also take time to recognize and celebrate our accomplishments together, which helps to foster a sense of unity and camaraderie within the company. Overall, we believe that our great culture is a major contributor to our continued growth and success as a company.

What will you be doing as our Purchasing Coordinator?

• Work with the Assembly & Distribution Centre in Poland for the availability of stock.
• Assist with supply planning for forecast accounts – customers with repeating requirements
• Building strong relationships with vendors and key stakeholders
• Assist with supply planning on bespoke orders
• Handles indirect purchasing accounts (consumables, tools, sundries)
• Manage the order item report for stock items at min levels – place orders
• Chase order acknowledgments, and late orders, and update delivery dates.
• Update material due dates
• Assist the Production Planner with lead times to maximise capacity utilization in assembly.
• Assist the Stores Team with stock-related issues
• Assist the Assembly team as and when necessary

What we are looking for in our ideal Purchasing Coordinator

• Must have buying/purchasing experience
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Netsuite
• Ideally from a manufacturing background
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build good working relationships.
• Able to use your initiative in solving problems.
• A flexible approach, with a desire to learn and develop.
• High level of self-motivation, independence, and self-reliance.
• Able to use your initiative in solving problems.
• Good attention to detail, producing accurate information.

What can we offer you?

We offer a market-competitive pay and benefits program, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skills development, and recognition of achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Annual Bonus & Salary Reviews 
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus Annual leave purchasing up to 5 days
• Company pension scheme (5% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Contribution)
• Life insurance - 4 x base salary
• Eyecare scheme
• Food and drink when in the office
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Summer & Christmas parties
• Learning and development opportunities

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, click ‘Apply’ now to be considered as our Purchasing Coordinator - we would love to hear from you!