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Purchasing Coordinator

United Kingdom, Witney Employment contract 27000.00 - 29000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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We are currently recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Co-ordinator to join a busy and fast-paced operations team based in Witney. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the Purchasing Manager and Buying team, ensuring orders are processed efficiently and delivered on time. You’ll play a key role in maintaining supplier relationships, resolving discrepancies, and keeping systems accurate and up to date.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the Buying team with daily purchasing activities
  • Track orders through to delivery, ensuring optimal lead times
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies across orders, deliveries, and invoices
  • Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, including commodity codes and import duties
  • Review daily goods received reports and action any issues promptly
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and general enquiries
  • Provide clear updates on order status, delivery times, and costs to internal stakeholders
  • Handle incoming enquiries via phone and email in a timely and professional manner
  • Support general administration tasks (e.g. ordering office supplies, uniforms, etc.)

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, or administrative role desirable
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage a varied workload
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What we offer

  • Competitive salary of £27,000 - £29,000
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to develop within a growing business
  • Varied and engaging workload
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