Purchasing Coordinator Job at Glasgow Full Time NEW

A growing manufacturing business in Glasgow is looking for a proactive and highly organised Purchasing Coordinator to support fast-moving operational purchasing activity across engineering and production teams.

This is a hands-on role focused on keeping projects and production moving by ensuring parts, materials, consumables, and equipment are sourced quickly and efficiently. You will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to manage urgent purchasing requirements, track deliveries, and resolve supply issues in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys variety in their day, thrives under pressure, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier order confirmations
• Support engineering and operational teams with urgent purchasing requirements
• Track deliveries and proactively chase suppliers to ensure on-time supply
• Coordinate short lead-time and ad hoc purchasing activity
• Maintain supplier communication regarding lead times, availability, and delivery schedules
• Support goods receipt and purchasing administration processes
• Assist with consumables, tooling, and inventory purchasing
• Build relationships with local suppliers and distributors
• Work collaboratively with stores, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams
• Occasionally support urgent local collections where required

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain support
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, technical, or production-led environments preferred
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Good communication and supplier management skills
• Experience raising purchase orders and tracking deliveries
• Familiar with ERP/MRP or purchasing systems
• Competent using Microsoft Office packages
• Full UK driving licence preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and evolving business where you can play a key role in supporting operational success and day-to-day supply activities.