Purchasing & Operations Coordinator

This is a full-time, permanent Purchasing & Operations Coordinator role based in Stone, Staffordshire, offering £35,000 to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience. The successful candidate will raise purchase orders and manage supplier accounts, chase lead times and order confirmations, monitor stock levels and place orders to meet customer demand, and receive goods into the business while updating internal systems. Additional duties include processing customer sales orders, organising UK and international shipments through couriers and freight forwarders, tracking deliveries, resolving shipment queries, and preparing export documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists.

Purchasing & Operations Coordinator

Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Work Lyf Group are recruiting for a Purchasing & Operations Coordinator on behalf of our client based in Stone, Staffordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a varied and hands-on role, supporting purchasing, stock management, shipping and sales operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring materials, stock and customer orders are managed efficiently while supporting both suppliers and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier accounts
• Chase suppliers for lead times, delivery dates, and order confirmations
• Monitor stock levels and place orders to meet customer demand
• Receive goods into the business and accurately update internal systems
• Process customer sales orders and liaise with the sales team regarding stock availability and delivery schedules
• Organise UK and international shipments through couriers and freight forwarders
• Track deliveries and resolve shipment-related queries
• Prepare export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, customs documentation, and commodity codes
• Handle customer and carrier enquiries relating to customs and shipping
• Support the sales team with pricing, stock, and delivery information
• Manage returns and product-related administration
• Ensure supplier invoices and delivery information are passed to accounts for processing
• Maintain accurate records using ERP systems
• Ensure warehouse and shipping areas remain organised and compliant with company procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or export administration
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, or distribution environment preferred
• Knowledge of export procedures, customs documentation and international shipping would be highly advantageous
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Confident working with ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Permanent full-time position
• Company pension
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
• Varied role with excellent long-term career prospects

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If you are an experienced Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Export, or Logistics professional looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.