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Overview
Job Title: Engineering Materials Coordinator
Salary: £26,800 - £32,500 depending on background / SG18
Contract: Full time & permanent
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity: We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual to support our engineering development builds by managing prototype material orders and ensuring timely delivery. Working across our Backhoe Loader (BHL), Compact Wheel Loader (CWL), and Telehandler (TH) product groups, you’ll play a key role in keeping projects on track by coordinating with suppliers, tracking spend and collaborating with supply chain and logistics teams.
What You Will Do
* Coordinate prototype material orders across BHL, CWL, and TH product groups, ensuring timely procurement to support engineering development builds.
* Raise and manage purchase orders with internal and external suppliers, maintaining accountability for order accuracy and delivery timelines.
* Track and report material availability, proactively identifying delays or risks that could impact project milestones.
* Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to resolve issues with critical parts, ensuring smooth flow of materials into Desford operations.
* Maintain and own a material expenditure tracker by product line/project, providing accurate spend data to budget owners for financial planning.
* Review supplier performance and schedule adherence, escalating concerns and supporting resolution to maintain project continuity.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What You Can Demonstrate
* Collaborating: Works confidently with colleagues across shifts, departments, and functions to achieve shared goals. Encourages teamwork, clear communication, and mutual respect to solve problems and keep operations running smoothly. Skilled at bringing people together quickly to make decisions and maintain productivity.
* Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a strong focus on getting things right, especially when handling large volumes of data or materials. Uses reliable cross-checking methods to spot errors and maintain accurate records. Balances efficiency with high standards to support smooth reporting and compliance.
* Problem Solving: Able to identify issues early and apply practical, structured approaches to resolve them. Considers different perspectives to find effective solutions and ensures follow-through. Adapts problem-solving techniques to suit the task, whether on the shop floor or in planning.
* Supplier Management: Understands how to manage supplier relationships and track orders, deliveries, and documentation. Maintains accurate records and meets reporting requirements. Confident using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and procurement systems to support day-to-day supplier coordination.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
* Experience using MRP systems such as Glovia or SAP to support planning and inventory control
* Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier portals
* Confidence working with digital tools in a manufacturing environment
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and SharePoint
What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Travel
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates
September 22, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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