Equipment & Purchasing Coordinator Coventry

2 weeks ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Kite Packaging Full time

Location: Coventry
We have an exciting opportunity for an Equipment & Purchasing Coordinator to join our team based in Coventry.

Founded In 2001 With a Unique Philosophy Of Employee Ownership, Our Company Has Grown From a Greenfield Start-up To Become One Of The Leading Businesses In Our Sector. We Are Proud To Have Received Several Industry Awards, Including

  • Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands
  • Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK
  • Packaging Company of the Year (2023)

Our success is driven by continuous investment in our people, technology, and innovation - with a turnover of £169m in 2024.

The Role Of Equipment & Purchasing Coordinator
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Fleet & Procurement Coordinator to join our NDC team and take full ownership of our fleet of 500+ machines. In this key role, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the fleet, overseeing the procurement of parts and consumables, and ensuring effective coordination with suppliers, service teams, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Fleet Management

  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all machines, including location, usage hours, service history, and compliance status.
  • Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance, inspections and repairs.
  • Monitor machine utilisation and prepare regular reports on availability and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, registration, and insurance requirements.

Purchasing

  • Raise and manage purchase orders for parts, services, and consumable items related to the machinery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and competitive pricing.
  • Track stock levels of consumable items and reorder proactively to prevent shortages.
  • Work with finance and operations teams to reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and budgets.

General Administration

  • Handle data entry, filing, and communication related to the fleet and purchasing activities.
  • Respond to internal requests for machines, parts, and consumables.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Key Skills And Essential Experience

  • Good understanding of Microsoft D365 and proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing and operations coordination.
  • Strong organisational skills and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.

What You'll Get

  • Excellent competitive salary
  • A good work/life balance. 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
  • Holidays 22 days per year rising by 1 each year to 25, including an option to buy or sell a maximum of 3 days, plus statutory holidays.

  • After 6 months:

  • Life insurance

  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Optional private healthcare scheme

  • The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

Covering letters and CV's should be emailed to: Joseph Turner, Recruitment Manager.

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