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Purchase & Dispatch Coordinator.

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Amersham

Job description.

Our client, a well-established organisation based in Amersham, is seeking a full-time Purchase Dispatch Coordinator. This office-based role offers a competitive salary with standard Monday to Friday hours. The role includes travel to a second site, approximately half an hour away, approx twice a month.

This position manages purchasing, goods receipt, dispatch, and stock control across 2 sites to ensure efficient operations and continuity.

Duties will include:

  • Raising and processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely, accurate deliveries and improve supplier performance.
  • Coordinating daily courier, postal, and logistics activities, including collections, delivery tracking, and clear communication.
  • Completing goods receipt, promptly issuing deliveries, and liaising with accounts to process credit notes and invoices accurately.
  • Taking ownership of stock control across both sites, including stock levels, stock takes, rotation, and maintaining safe, compliant store environments.
  • Scheduling maintenance and contractor visits with management to minimise disruption, and supporting facilities management with basic building checks.
  • Attending meetings, upholding ISO standards, and liaising regularly with management and teams to resolve issues and ensure consistent processes.
  • Ensuring stock availability to support uninterrupted operations and identifying efficiency improvements.
  • Travelling to the second site twice monthly to maintain effective coordination.
  • Following management directions to adhere to clinical directives and standards.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience in purchasing, stock control, and logistics coordination.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards relevant to stores and facilities.
  • Proficiency with business systems for order processing.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Flexibility to attend meetings and support operational needs.+
  • Driving Licence and access to own car

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 37.5 hours per week . Monday to Friday
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development

This role offers the chance to play a key part in purchasing and stock management across two sites within a respected organisation.

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