Purchasing Co-Ordinator

At VictorianPlumbing.co.uk , business is absolutely booming, and we are looking for a data-driven, highly organised Purchasing Co-ordinator to join our fast-paced team in Leyland! If you know how to balance inventory perfectly, love diving deep into numbers, and want to keep our supply chain flowing seamlessly, this is the perfect place to anchor your career.

Reporting directly to the Head of Purchasing, you will own the critical balance between consumer demand and inventory control. This isn't just about ticking boxes and raising orders—you will be the mastermind ensuring our products are manufactured, shipped, and delivered right on time.

We don’t like to pipe-dream; we like results! You will take full responsibility for managing demand and scheduling, ensuring our stock levels hit the absolute sweet spot for everyday consumer demand, major promotions, and exciting new product introductions.

Mastering Demand & Forecasting: Constantly analysing data to forecast needs and schedule orders. You will maintain the ultimate inventory balancing act—ensuring we never run dry on stock while avoiding over-saturation.

End-to-End Delivery Ownership: You don't just raise POs and walk away. It is your responsibility to monitor production timelines with international suppliers and ensure products are manufactured and shipped in a timely manner.

Capacity & Operations Alignment: Keeping a close eye on incoming logistics. You’ll ensure the volume of incoming shipments aligns perfectly with the capacity of our internal operations and warehouse teams to prevent bottlenecks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working hand-in-hand with key internal and external stakeholders to keep communication transparent and the supply chain completely streamlined.

Data Manipulation: Diving into the numbers daily to interpret, read, and manipulate supply chain data, turning raw figures into actionable purchasing schedules.

Data is the lifeblood of this role. If you have a sharp analytical mind, brilliant communication skills, and thrive when spinning multiple plates in a fast-paced environment, you’ll fit right into our team dynamic.

The Data Guru (Key Requirement): Exceptional ability to read, interpret, and manipulate data. You must be comfortable handling complex spreadsheets and supply chain metrics.

The Essentials: Proven experience in forecasting, production scheduling, placing orders, and maintaining immaculate tracking records.

Import Savvy: A solid understanding of worldwide shipping, customs regulations, documentation, and Incoterms to ensure smooth international transit.

Global Communicator: Brilliant written and verbal communication skills. You know how to build strong relationships and adapt to different cultural norms. A second language is desirable but not essential!

Sharp Business Acumen: A natural focus on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.