- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
- Proficient with procurement software, spreadsheets, and tracking tools.
- Experience raising purchase orders against forecasts and tracking them through delivery.
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a growing company that genuinely cares about its people? Do you want to be part of a business where great benefits, a friendly culture and work you can take pride in come as standard? If so, Woodstock Trading Co. would love to hear from you.
About Us
Woodstock Trading Co. is a family-owned business with over 150 people, designing and distributing kitchen and bathroom furniture and accessories, including our LochAnna, Calypso and Veldeau brands. We’ve grown because of our people, and we’re proud of a culture where teams genuinely pull together and good work is noticed.
About the Role
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely processing of purchase orders, tracking orders from placement to delivery, and maintaining high levels of communication with internal teams and suppliers. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to support procurement operations.
What will you do
- Raise purchase orders in line with forecasts and ordering timescales, and track every order from placement to delivery.
- Spot and resolve any delays that may occur early, keeping on top of supplier lead times and shutdowns so forecasts are accurate.
- Report on planned deliveries, overdue orders, cancellations and rescheduling.
- Be a trusted day-to-day contact for suppliers and our Goods In team, making sure booking processes are followed.
- Keep customer-facing teams updated on deliveries and stock availability, and support on new product launches.
- Manage special orders, resolve PPT issues and support the quality control team where required.
- Obtain competitive shipping quotes and help the Purchasing Manager review supplier terms, performance and pricing.
- Produce daily, weekly and monthly purchasing KPIs and keep our purchasing systems accurate.
About You
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role.
- Proficiency in procurement software, spreadsheets, and other tracking tools.
- A keen learner who thrives in a team environment.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate with suppliers.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a calm, organised approach when priorities shift.
- A keen learner with a positive attitude and a genuine drive to improve processes.
The Benefits
At Woodstock Trading Company, we believe in taking care of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 23 days’ holiday with 1 additional day off around your birthday, plus Bank Holidays. (Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.)
- Christmas closure to enjoy the festive season.
- Health Care Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal support.
- Life Assurance for peace of mind.
- Free food and drinks on-site to keep you energised.
- Employee discounts on our beautiful products.
If this sounds like you, submit your application now. We expect a high number of applications, so if you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This role is being recruited directly by our People Team and we do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. CVs received without prior agreement from our People Team will be treated as free of charge, and we reserve the right to engage with those candidates directly without payment of fees.
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