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1. Own the UK supply chain function for a global engineering group.
2. Lead stock, suppliers, and logistics with real autonomy and impact.
3. Grow your career with development, training, and international exposure.
The Role
We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Supply Chain Specialist to join their UK site in Newport.
This is a hands-on, operational role managing stock, procurement, suppliers, logistics, and UK-EU customs flows.
You'll work closely with global teams while keeping UK operations running smoothly.
No finance experience needed - just a willingness to learn basic admin tasks.
Key Responsibilities
4. Manage UK inventory, including monthly stock checks and system updates.
5. Oversee procurement: raising orders, tracking deliveries, matching invoices, and maintaining supplier pricing.
6. Coordinate all shipping from the Newport depot, ensuring accurate documentation and customs compliance.
7. Build strong relationships with UK, EU, and international suppliers and logistics partners.
8. Support simple administrative duties such as invoice uploads, basic reporting, and VAT/month-end preparation (training provided).
9. Contribute to process improvements and maintain accurate audit-ready documentation.
About You
10. Minimum 3 years in supply chain/ procurement.
11. Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
12. Strong organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
13. ERP experience preferred
14. Able to work independently and communicate well with international teams.
15. Eager to learn new systems and support basic admin/finance processes.
The Package
16. 35-40K salary
17. Performance bonus
18. Full-time, on-site in Newport
19. Training, development, and progression
20. Global exposure to UK, EU, and Asia operations