Supply Chain Coordinator
Working hours: 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:45 – 16:15 & Friday 07:45 – 12:45
Closing date: 17 August 2025 (This vacancy may close early based on amount of applications received)
Job description
The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for purchasing of direct and indirect materials as well as the logistics to/from sub suppliers and final product delivery to customers.
Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list, but is a general guide of the main duties of the role:
- Send requests for quotes to suppliers and subcontractors for required products and services in line with MRP, project and enquiry team needs.
- Raise purchase orders in line with system and project requirements.
- Control costs within project spend parameters for projects.
- Undertake governance with suppliers to ensure good OTIF in line with project needs and the right cost.
- Provide a timely and accurate response to any supplier issue and escalate where necessary.
- Anticipation of risks to the supply chain and seek solutions to minimise impact on OTIF.
- Organisation of appropriate transport and documentation for deliveries to sub suppliers and customers
- Progression and monitoring of incoming supplier/sub supplier certification.
- Ensure a high level of customer service is emphasised at all levels.
- Liaise with Quality and Engineering departments to resolve any supplier Quality issues.
- Compile data on supplier performance and work with the Supply Chain Manager to resolve any issues and develop improvement plans.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience using MRP systems
- Experience in Engineering/Manufacturing Environment (desirable)
- CIPS Level 4 (desirable)
Role specific compliance requirements include but are not limited to:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
- Pass the BPSS security check