Supply Chain Coordinator

About the Role

The Supply Chain Coordinator will be pivotal in ensuring continuous product availability by managing stock levels and maintaining smooth purchasing processes. This role involves overseeing the purchasing cycle, closely monitoring supply trends, and coordinating timely deliveries with suppliers across the UK and Europe.

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established distributor specialising in construction materials, serving both UK and international markets. They are celebrated for a cooperative culture, outstanding service, and strong partnerships with suppliers, fostering growth and operational excellence. The Supply Chain team is close-knit, offering substantial room for career progression within supply chain planning and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing and ordering process through the ERP system.
• Track stock quantities, supplier reliability, and delivery schedules.
• Identify and escalate early signs of supply shortages or delivery delays.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to resolve delivery disruptions.
• Assist the Commercial Manager in procurement and supply duties.
• Supply accurate, up-to-date information to internal teams, including sales and commercial departments.
• Provide backup support across the supply chain function during high-demand periods or absences.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or buying coordinator role.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Experience in a business-to-business (B2B) setting.
• Strong organisational aptitude with the ability to juggle several priorities while maintaining precision.
• Analytical proficiency and numerical skills, with an ability to detect trends and potential problems promptly.
• Excellent communication capabilities and relationship-building skills with suppliers.
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is a desirable advantage but not mandatory.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Be part of a supportive supply chain team alongside experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to advance towards a career in supply chain planning.
• Exposure to international supplier networks and a dynamic B2B environment.
• Standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, primarily office-based with some flexibility.
• Competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance with 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one additional day annually up to a maximum of five extra days.

Additional Information

Location: Portsmouth (PO6)
Office-based role with flexible hours when needed.
Salary is dependent on experience, up to £35,000.