Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Permanent

Harwell, Oxfordshire: Up to £28,000

On site

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking to make an impact in a busy supply chain team?

We’re looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Harwell and support our business by managing timely, responsible purchases while ensuring compliance with our processes and procedures.

What You’ll Do

As our Purchasing Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing, and coordinating purchase orders and processing goods receipts


• Managing and distributing equipment and uniform to engineers, including onboarding new starters and processing leavers


• Collaborating with the Finance Department to ensure timely invoice processing Maintaining the asset management system


• Managing supplier details, conducting supplier checks, and ensuring compliance with our procedures


• Overseeing supplier questionnaires and keeping insurance details up to date


• Challenging non-preferred supplier spend


• Supporting other supply chain tasks as needed
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is proactive, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills


• Solid decision-making abilities


• Proactive


• Driving licence


• The ability to lift and move deliveries and equipment


• Strong communication and written skills


• Desirable:


• Negotiation skills


• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination

Benefits:

• 5 days per week - 9am - 5pm (Monday - Friday)

• 22 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays, offering you additional 1 day leave for birthday after 2 years service
  


• City & Guilds Affiliated Training Programme


• Private Medical Care or Alternative Cash Plan after 2 years service


• Enhanced Sick, Maternity & Paternity Leave


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


• Employee Discount Scheme - saving up to £240 per month on food & groceries


• Core Values Champions Rewards - peer nomination every quarter with reward vouchers for nominations


• Annual development & review process