Purchase Order Coordinator

Purchase Order Coordinator Manchester | Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH We're working with an exciting and fast-growing homewares and fashion business that is looking for a Purchase Order Coordinator to join its busy and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has experience managing purchase orders and working closely with factories/suppliers, and who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is a fun, energetic and ambitious business with a great team environment, so we're looking for someone who is naturally proactive, commercially minded and enjoys getting stuck in. The role would suit someone from either a retailer or supplier background. Key Responsibilities: * Manage purchase orders from placement through to final delivery, ensuring all details are accurate and up to date. * Liaise regularly with overseas factories and suppliers to track orders, production progress and delivery dates. * Manage production critical paths, following up on key milestones and ensuring deadlines are achieved. * Monitor supplier acknowledgements, quantities, costs, lead times and delivery information. * Proactively identify production or delivery issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to find solutions. * Maintain accurate systems and reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear and timely updates. * Work closely with teams across merchandising, planning, logistics, quality and sales to keep orders moving efficiently. * Build strong relationships with suppliers and support the wider team in improving supplier performance and on-time delivery. About You: * Previous experience in a production, merchandising, buying, purchasing or supply chain role. * Confident managing purchase orders and following them through the production lifecycle. * Experience liaising directly with factories or overseas suppliers. * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines. * A proactive go-getter who takes ownership, spots problems early and isn't afraid to pick up the phone and get things moving. * Strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced, growing environment. BH37050