Supply-Chain & Operations Coordinator | London | Full Time | £30,000+ base salary (depending on experience) + performance bonus linked to cost savings
Our client is a fast-growing branded goods supply startup seeking an experienced professional to own purchasing from the factory gate to the stock room.
Are you the right person for the job?
* Have 3-5 years' experience in procurement, print buying, or supply-chain coordination, ideally in consumer goods or hospitality
* Proven experience working directly with suppliers in the Far East, confidently brokering favourable terms without needing to learn their ways
* Speak factory and marketing fluently: Pantone, GSM, shrinkage, and Incoterms 2020 are second nature
* Negotiate like a buyer, organise like a project manager, and thrive in the chaos of start-up growth
* Bonus points for CIPS Level 3, multilingual, and hands-on experience with Xero
What will your role look like?
1. Source and cost printed and non-printed goods (textiles, packaging) across the UK/EU and Asia, negotiating MOQs, lead times, and payment terms
2. Build landed-cost models (FOB → DDP) factoring freight, duty, and port fees
3. Book sea/air freight, prepare commercial invoices and HS codes, and track shipments to our warehouse
4. Chase artwork, colour proofs, and substrate approvals to keep brand ...