Purchasing Co-ordinator Chadderton, Oldham (OL9) Office based Full-time, Permanent £29,500 per annum Do you understand that purchasing in engineering isn''t just about raising orders? If a material delivery is going to hold up a job, are you the person who spots it, picks up the phone and finds a solution? If so, we want to hear from you. We''re working with a well-established precision engineering and fabrication business in Chadderton that''s looking for a capable, commercially minded Purchasing Co-ordinator to take real ownership of its day-to-day buying. This is a hands-on role making sure the engineers and workshop have the right materials, components and subcontract services at the right price, at the right time. You''ll work closely with the engineering, production and management teams, developing supplier relationships and helping the business get better control over costs, lead times and material availability. The Role No two days will be the same. You''ll be: Purchasing raw materials for machining and fabrication (steels, stainless, aluminium and other engineering materials) Sourcing engineering components, tooling and consumables Obtaining and comparing supplier quotes, challenging pricing and negotiating where appropriate Raising purchase orders and keeping purchasing records accurate and up to date Expediting orders and chasing suppliers to keep jobs moving through the workshop Responding quickly when urgent materials are needed for breakdowns and ..... full job details .....