Purchasing Coordinator
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Peacemarsh, Dorset
- Work setting
- Hybrid - 3 days in the office
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time - 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
- Closing
- 6 November 2026
Join a purpose-led business where every detail matters
At Neal's Yard Remedies, we've been creating award-winning natural and organic health and beauty products for 45 years. Our products are made using ethically sourced ingredients, and we're committed to doing business in a way that's good for people and the planet.
We're looking for an organised and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join our Supply Chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly.
The role
As Purchasing Coordinator, you'll be responsible for helping to ensure the timely supply of raw materials and/or packaging needed to manufacture our products. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you'll coordinate purchase orders, manage inventory-related activities and support the smooth flow of materials through our supply chain.
You'll become a vital link between Purchasing, Planning, Production, Warehousing, Quality and Product Development, helping us maintain high service levels while supporting business growth.
What you'll be doing
- Raising and managing purchase orders for raw materials and packaging.
- Monitoring supplier performance and following up on deliveries and order confirmations.
- Coordinating inbound deliveries and supporting supplier communications.
- Monitoring stock levels and identifying potential supply risks.
- Working closely with Planning and Production teams to maintain material availability.
- Maintaining accurate supplier and product data within our ERP system.
- Producing reports and KPIs to support purchasing performance.
- Supporting inventory accuracy, stock audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoys building strong working relationships. You'll ideally have:
- Experience in purchasing, procurement coordination or supply chain administration.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems (desirable).
- Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, beauty or product-based environments (desirable).
- Knowledge of inventory management and purchasing processes (desirable).
Why join us?
In return, you'll join a collaborative and friendly team within a business that's passionate about sustainability, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Please view the JD - Purchasing Coordinator document