Purchasing Coordinator (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join one of the UK’s largest car dealer groups. The role is hybrid, with 2‑3 days per week in our Milton Keynes office, providing a strong work‑life balance while supporting the Group’s procurement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Review and validate purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with procurement policies.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on purchasing processes and best practices.
• Liaise with suppliers to facilitate efficient order placement and fulfilment.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and challenge non‑compliant spend.
• Support and implement improvements to procurement tools, catalogues and Source‑to‑Pay systems.
• Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers, maintaining due‑diligence and governance records.
• Assist with rebate tracking, third‑party management and general administrative support for the procurement team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply‑chain support roles (highly desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external suppliers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £30,000‑£35,000 per annum plus a bonus of up to 10%.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the potential to increase.
• Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
• Hybrid working model with flexible start times (e.g., 8‑9 am).
• Full‑time, 40‑hour week (Monday‑Friday).