Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Tamworth
Permanent
Day Shift
EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator to join a dynamic and growing team focused on managing subcontracting processes for machined and assembled parts. This role is key to coordinating deliveries managing relationships with subcontractors and ensuring the efficient flow of materials in a fastpaced environment.
Key Benefits on Offer:
- Stability & Longevity Permanent position
- Day Shift (Monday Thursday: 8am 5pm Friday 8am 1pm)
- Competitive salary
- Holiday entitlement contributory pension scheme onsite parking modern working environment
- Internal training and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities of a Purchasing Coordinator:
- Coordinate subcontractor processes for machined and assembledparts (Plating Paint Anodising Heat Treatment)
- Work with internal teams and suppliers to negotiate timelines delivery schedules and pricing
- Organise transport and delivery of materials using both company vans and thirdparty couriers deciding the most efficient option based on the delivery requirements
- Build strong relationships with subcontractor suppliers ensuring timely and efficient delivery of parts
- Expedite deliveries and manage multiple priorities ensuring that urgent requests are handled appropriately without disrupting the overall schedule
- Participate in daily operations meetings providing updates on the status of parts and deliveries
- Maintain organised records and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficient tracking of deliveries and supplies
Requirements for the Purchasing Coordinator Role:
- Experience in managing multiple suppliers simultaneously (more than 10 suppliers)
- Strong communication skills to build effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
- Ability to work under pressure managing competing priorities and urgent requests from different departments
- Knowledge of logistics with the ability to organise and plan transport schedules efficiently
- Experience in purchasing expediting or buying
- Resilient adaptable and proactive in solving problems or overcoming challenges
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work methodically in a fastpaced environment
If you are an experienced Purchasing Coordinator with a passion for working in a fastpaced environment and managing key supplier relationships we would love to hear from you!
About Us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist partnering with some of the UKs most prestigious precision engineering companies across industries such as Aerospace Automotive Nuclear Oil & Gas Green Energy Environmental and FMCG.
We provide expert guidance and support throughout the recruitment process ensuring you secure a careerdefining role as a Purchasing Coordinator.
Please note: Due to the nature of the industry all candidates must be UK residents. Unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
Required Experience:
IC