Procurement coordinator

Procurement Coordinator

A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Coordinator to join a fast-growing technology company based in the Greater Cambridge area. This role will play a key part in supporting a scaling organisation, ensuring the business has the materials, components, and services required to operate efficiently. This is a hands-on position working closely with internal teams and suppliers, focused on order processing, supplier coordination, and ensuring the smooth delivery of goods across a range of technical and operational categories.

Our client values those with absolute top academics; therefore, requires a 2.1 or 1st from an internationally renowned university and all A's at A-Level (or international equivalent).

Due to the nature of some client projects, you must be willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance. This generally requires a long-term UK residency history (typically 10+ years) and the ability to pass government security vetting. You can join the team and work on other commercial projects while your clearance application is progressing.

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex – fully onsite role, 5 days per week (must be able to travel between sites)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Requirements for Procurement Coordinator:

• Experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buying roles
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident managing multiple suppliers, quotes, and orders simultaneously
• Good understanding of purchase order processes and general procurement workflows
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and solve problems quickly
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to drive and travel between sites
• Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Experience in the following is beneficial:

• Logistics coordination and delivery management
• Customs documentation and international shipping processes
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, electronics, or technical environments
• ERP or MRP systems
• Stock control or inventory management

Responsibilities for Procurement Coordinator:

• Prepare, review, and process purchase orders in line with internal requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while supporting pricing discussions and evaluating performance
• Coordinate shipments, deliveries, logistics arrangements, and customs documentation where required
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and stock levels
• Monitor and track orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Resolve issues relating to damaged goods, incorrect shipments, or delivery delays
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, export controls, and regulatory requirements
• Support the development and improvement of procurement processes aligned to business growth
• Work closely with internal teams to understand requirements and ensure timely fulfilment of procurement needs

What the role offers:

The opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology company delivering innovative products

A varied and hands-on role with exposure across procurement, logistics, and supplier management

The chance to contribute to process improvement within a scaling organisation

A collaborative and fast-paced working environment

Applications:

If you would like to apply for this unique Procurement Coordinator opportunity, please send your CV via the relevant links. Please also include your salary expectations and availability with your application.

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