Purchasing and Shipping Coordinator Location: Newton-le-Willows Salary: £28,000 + £2,000 retention bonus (after 12 months) Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm / 9:00am 5:30pm The Opportunity We re working with a fast-growing, market-leading distribution business supplying the automotive sector across the UK and internationally. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Purchasing and Shipping Coordinator to join their busy purchasing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to develop commercially within a fast-paced supply chain and purchasing environment. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where you ll gain exposure across the full purchasing cycle from supplier coordination and logistics planning through to reporting and cost analysis. The Role Supporting the end-to-end purchasing function Coordinating international shipments (including high-volume container bookings) Building and maintaining Excel-based reports across stock, pricing, and logistics Liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal departments Supporting sourcing activities across UK, European, and global markets Assisting with supplier performance and cost improvement initiatives Providing general administrative and operational support across the purchasing team What We re Looking For A recent graduate or early-career individual looking to build a career in purchasing or supply chain Strong Excel and IT skills (comfortable ..... full job details .....