The Role
* Permanent
* Full Time
As a Purchasing and Supply Co-ordinator at Matara UK Ltd, you will play a vital part in ensuring the efficient procurement and supply of materials, components and finished goods required to support our production, machining, and sales operations. You’ll work closely with internal teams (sales, production, stores, and finance) and external suppliers to manage stock levels, place orders, track deliveries, resolve supply issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing processes. Matara is known for bespoke automation solutions, quality service, and rapid lead times across diverse industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Raise and manage purchase orders to support production, stock and customer demand
* Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, correct quantities, quality compliance and competitive pricing
* Monitor stock levels and forecast material requirements to maintain continuity of supply and minimise disruption.
* Liaise with internal teams (sales, production, warehouse and finance) to align purchasing priorities and delivery commitments.
* Track inbound deliveries and proactively resolve supplier, quality, pricing or invoice-related issues.
* Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier pricing and inventory records within ERP systems.
* Support supplier performance monitoring, risk identification and continuous improvement initiatives
* Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs and optimise supplier performance
Key Qualifications / Skills
* Prior experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials coordination (ideally within manufacturing or industrial Environment).
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) When working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Strong negotiation, problem-solving and commercial awareness to effectively manage supplier issues and costs.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using purchasing/inventory MRP systems.