Position: Logistics and Procurement Administrator / Coordinator
Location: Head Office, South Shields (with potential UK and international shipyard travel)
Rate/Salary: £29,000
Type: Permanent/Contract
Job Description
This person will handle procurement and logistics to keep vessels supplied worldwide. They'll manage RFQs, purchase orders, suppliers, and global logistics within legislation and company standards. Strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. Marine sector procurement or logistics experience is highly desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Procurement: Prepare and manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier quotations. Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with policies and frameworks.
* Logistics: Coordinate freight forwarding, imports/exports, and customs clearance of vessel spares and equipment. Maintain bonded goods records and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
* Supplier Management: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance against SLAs/KPIs, and resolve delivery or pricing issues.
* Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate procurement and logistics records across business systems, producing reports to support operational decision-making.
* Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities meet legislative, contractual, and audit requirements, with accurate documentation and flow-down obligations to the supply chain.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Proven background in procurement and/or logistics (marine/shipping industry preferred).
* Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise under pressure.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, with a customer-focused mindset.
* IT proficiency (Microsoft Office; procurement/logistics software such as SAGE desirable).
* Safety-conscious, team-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
Desirable: Experience with international freight, ship spares in transit, and bonded goods. Understanding of supply chain cost, quality, and delivery performance. Knowledge of UK Public Sector Procurement Legislation and customs regulations.
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