Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator (12 month fixed-term contract)

Lithia UK – Annesley, Nottingham (Hybrid)

Basic salary up to £27,000 pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

At Lithia UK, strong purchasing and vendor management are essential to delivering reliable, high-quality technology services across the business. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Technology & Innovation Purchasing Co-Ordinator to support the end-to-end purchasing of technology and specialist IT services.

Working closely with the Head of Service & Vendor Management, Technology & Innovation teams, Finance, HR and external suppliers, you’ll play a key role in ensuring purchasing activity is efficient, compliant and delivers best value.

Your Journey as a Purchasing Coordinator:

• Act as the main point of contact for IT purchasing requests and escalations, overseeing end-to-end purchasing activity in line with SLAs, policies and standard operating procedures
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams, securing quotations, managing delivery schedules, resolving issues and achieving best value wherever possible
• Create and manage purchase orders, reconcile invoices, resolve discrepancies and support budget tracking, ensuring full compliance with agreed governance and controls
• Lead purchasing activity for technology-related projects, including acquisitions, divestments and closures, coordinating suppliers and stakeholders to meet project timelines
• Maintain accurate records of software licences, renewals and hardware assets, manage IT stock levels, and ensure renewals and replenishment are planned and delivered on time
• Maintain high-quality purchasing data, produce MI reports on spend, activity and vendor performance, and use insights to support informed decision-making and process improvement.

Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK colleague? We’re looking for someone who has:

• 2–3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally
• Confident problem-solver, able to resolve issues efficiently and professionally
• Strong attention to detail, with experience managing financial and purchasing records

What we can offer you: 

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love 
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday 
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most 
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart 
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries 
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities 
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding 
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme 

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: 

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. 

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.