Inventory & Purchasing Coordinators
| Company: | D R Newitt |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 - £40,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leicestershire, LE8 8UE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Inventory & Purchasing Coordinators (Packaging OR Raw Materials)
Luxury Food Manufacturing
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Leicestershire (On-Site)
About the Business
We are partnering with an established, high-profile luxury food manufacturing business renowned for producing premium products for major UK retailers. Working within a fast-paced production environment, they are seeking two detail-oriented and analytical Inventory & Purchasing Coordinators to join their Operations team.
These roles combine hands-on stock control with operational purchasing, working closely with Production, Technical, and NPD teams to keep the sites running smoothly.
The Roles
Role 1: Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator – Packaging
• Secondary & primary packaging availability, lead times, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain packaging forecasts, monitor safety stock, and raise POs aligned with production plans.
• Work directly with NPD and Marketing on the introduction of new packaging lines and artwork/specification changes.
Role 2: Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator – Raw Materials
• Focus on ingredients, consumables, shelf life, and allergen compliance.
• Maintain raw material inventory forecasts, track short-dated or at-risk stock, and raise POs to hit production schedules.
• Ensure all incoming ingredients strictly meet food safety, quality, and allergen requirements while supporting sitewide traceability audits.