Purchasing Co-ordinator

A Purchasing Co-ordinator is sought to join a fast-paced manufacturing organisation in Hertfordshire, contributing to the management of the Supplier Order Book, material delivery accuracy, and supply-chain coordination that supports production planning and customer delivery performance.

The Purchasing Co-ordinator, Hertfordshire, will play a key role in ensuring that material delivery dates are accurately reflected within the ERP system and that any slippages are communicated promptly.

You will support planning activities, liaise with suppliers, and help maintain smooth manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing the overdue order report daily and acting upon discrepancies while communicating with suppliers and internal teams.


• Progress-chasing works orders alongside Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Sales to identify Last Material Dates.


• Conducting weekly reviews of the Full Demand/Shortage Report to identify supply risks.


• Managing customer-driven material pull-forward requests.


• Providing RAN support to buyers and stores when required.


• Assisting Accounts with invoice queries in a timely manner.


• Entering data, updating records, and maintaining accuracy within the ERP system(123 Insight).


• Completing ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

The Purchasing Co-ordinator, Hertfordshire, will have the following key skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485, TUV, or UL standards.


• Strong supplier and customer relationship management experience.


• Highly organised with strong business acumen and analytical abilities.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Strong IT capability including PowerPoint, Excel, Word; VLOOKUP skills desirable.


• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (123 Insight beneficial).


• Self-motivated, flexible, and proactive with a can-do attitude.

APPLY NOW - the Purchasing Co-ordinator job in Hertfordshire could be of interest.

Send your CV to ADighton@RedlineGroup.Com or call Adam Dighton on 01582 878821 / 07961 158768.