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Supply Chain Administrator

Stonehouse

Experience Dependent + 10% Bonus + Flexi Start and Finish Times

We are recruiting for one of the world’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to add to their supply chain function.

Responsibilities & Duties – Supply Chain Administrator

•  Issuing purchase requisitions and generating purchase orders in the system, ensuring alignment with customer needs (per ERP and standard operating procedures) and in accordance with the release strategy and authority matrix.
• Overseeing suppliers’ order confirmations and dispatch notifications, as well as managing inbound freight, customs clearance, and local transportation processes.
• Monitoring the purchase order backlog and conducting regular expediting activities with internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers to guarantee on-time delivery to customers.
• Reducing late backlog by proactively identifying root causes, executing recovery plans, and tracking goods received at the warehouse to confirm proper delivery, streamline invoice processing, and maintain a high level of customer service.

Essential experience and qualifications – Supply Chain Administrator

• Purchasing / Planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization Internally & Externally.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement

Benefits – Supply Chain Administrator

• Flexible start and finish times 
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Generous bonus scheme

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Title: Supply chain officer 
Location: Southampton SO15
Salary or Rate: up to £30K
Hours: Full time 
Type: Permanent 
HSB ID: 187/164
 
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more.

Typically, this person will be managing and developing a group of suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals for the company, aiming to support efficient and consistent operations.

Day to day duties and responsibilities of the Supply chain officer:

• Purchase materials/services in line with business needs at optimal cost.
li>Act as the main contact and expert for assigned commodities.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies.
• Drive cost savings while ensuring product quality.
• Build and manage strong vendor relationships.
• Oversee supplier performance and ensure commercial agreements are in place.
• Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Support risk mitigation, benchmarking, and decision-making with data reports.
• Collaborate on operational improvement projects.

Requirements Of the Supply chain officer: 

li>Knowledge and minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply chain/procurement processes. < i>ERP system experience.
• Supplier negotiations and relationship management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Marine industry or yacht production knowledge (desirable).

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who are governed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR

MACCLESFIELD - OFFICE BASED

UPTO 34,000 + GREAT CULTURE + GROWTH

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are working with an empowering business with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive success and growth. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will manage the smooth flow of goods and information across the supply chain, from processing orders and coordinating transport to handling customer and supplier relationships - ensuring deliveries are on time, cost-effective, and accurately documented.

This is a fantastic role for someone from a Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service Administrator, Sales Administrator, Sales Support or similar role.

THE ROLE:

• Oversee logistics operations, including shipping, transportation, and distribution, to ensure on-time and cost-effective deliveries.
• Track shipments and address any transportation-related challenges or delays proactively.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Daily processing of orders.
• Building robust relationships with key customers and service providers.
• Handling of all customer related sales orders, order confirmations, invoices, deliveries, returns.
• Maintaining and updating the company database.

THE PERSON:

• Must have experience within a sales, supply chain, administrator, customer service or similar role.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is a bonus.
• Superb Microsoft Office skills and experience with SAP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Export experience would be a huge bonus.

Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Administrator to oversee all aspects of purchasing, supplier coordination, and inventory administration. This critical role ensures that stock levels are optimally maintained, suppliers are effectively managed, and procurement processes run smoothly and cost-efficiently.

Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Administrator

• Plan and execute all purchasing activities to maintain adequate stock levels based on sales demand, trends and forecasts.
• Generate and manage purchase orders in line with company needs and budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards.
• Actively chase and follow up on outstanding or delayed orders.
• Resolve supplier issues promptly and professionally.
• Forecast demand using historical data, trends, and sales input.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Conduct regular stock checks and participate in inventory audits.
• Analyse and report on stock movement and purchasing KPIs.
• Accurately maintain inventory and purchasing records in ERP or inventory management systems.
• Prepare regular reports on stock status, order progress, and supplier performance.
• Support finance with supplier invoice queries and reconciliations.
• Ensure all documentation complies with company policies and procedures.

Key Skills and Requirements of the Supply Chain Administrator

• Proven experience in stock planning, purchasing, or supply chain coordination, ideally in a wholesale or packaging environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory and procurement systems (e.g., ERP, MRP software).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (including your birthday off) plus bank holidays
• 3 days paid sick leave
• Company profit share (performance related) paid monthly
• Quarterly company events

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.

Our Hereford based client is seeking a Stock Control Administrator to join them on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be working within a warehouse environment, taking responsibility for all administrative tasks required to support stock control. This is a hands-on role, you will be required to work across the office, production shopfloor and warehouse departments to fulfil stock management duties.

An excellent opportunity for a candidate with existing stock control knowledge to develop their administrative experience within a familiar warehouse environment.

What you can expect:

• Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
li>Working hours: Monday – Thursday (7:30am – 4pm), Friday (7:30am – 12:30pm)
• E rly Friday finish!
• Office based with parking on site
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension: 6% company contribution

What you will be doing:

• Ensures availability of materials for weekly production plans
• Full understanding of stock control and amendments, checking stock levels on the system, investigating any discrepancies
• Monitors stock levels and support stock control initiatives to meet targets
• Manages the daily cycle count process
• Analyse stock data and implement necessary corrective actions to improve stock accuracy
• Provide weekly and monthly KPI data
• Provide administrative support to cover absence, holiday and high demand periods in despatch, customer services, and purchasing departments
• Any other reasonable task, as requested by Supply Chain Manager

What we are looking for:

• Experience with stock control and warehouse operations
• Basic administration experience preferably within a warehouse/manufacturing setting
• Good level of both written and verbal English language
• PC literate, experienced in Microsoft Office and ideally ERP system experience
• Flexible in approach, including working hours on occasions
• Willing to undergo training, as and when required

Recruitment Direct Leominster Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you do not hear back from us then please consider yourself unsuccessful this time.

Job Title: Supply Chain Co-ordinator
Location: Abingdon, UK
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

About the Role

Our client, an innovative technology company in the advanced engineering sector, is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Co-ordinator to help shape and manage their procurement strategy for critical components.

In this role, you will identify, evaluate, and secure suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure a secure and cost-effective supply chain for high-performance products. Working closely with engineering and finance teams, you’ll play a key part in enabling efficient operations while managing risk and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for production volumes in line with operational needs.
• Implement effective risk management strategies, including multi-sourcing critical components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure correct specification sourcing and timely delivery.
• Work with finance teams to ensure smooth procurement and payment processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9100).
• Contribute to the development of the procurement strategy for critical component supply.

Essential Skills & Experience as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational abilities.
• Experience in risk mitigation strategies, such as dual sourcing and inventory management.
• Analytical thinking with knowledge of global supply chains and market dynamics.
• Understanding of quality management standards (ISO 9100).
• Stakeholder management experience across logistics, procurement, and client communications.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field or 1–3 years’ industry experience in supply chain management.

Desirable Skills & Experience as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:

• Experience establishing supply chains from scratch in a technical environment.
• Awareness of geopolitical risks, trade regulations, and environmental factors affecting supply continuity.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Italian).
• Track record of managing high-risk or single-source suppliers.

 
If you have the skills and drive to help shape and safeguard a critical supply chain, we’d love to hear from you. Apply as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator today with your CV, and contact Jemma at Orion Reading.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Planner  based in Luton for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis. 

Summary of the Supply Chain Planner role 

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Luton 
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Working 5 out of 7 days including weekends

Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner

• Plan inbound deliveries to meet customer requirements whilst keeping costs to a minimum.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels and conduct regular inventory audits.
• Coordinate and liaise with Suppliers and Logistics providers.
• Develop and execute production plans.
• Analyse supply chain performance metrics and prepare reports on KPIs.
• Risk management. 

Requirements for a successful Supply Chain Planner

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.
• Proven Supply Chain Planner experience.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including demand forecasting, inventory management and logistics.
• Strong IT skills with advanced Excel and proficiency in using supply chain management software (ERP systems).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.  

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 **Thank you for your interest in the Supply Chain Planner role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. ** 

Supply Chain Coordinator

Fixed term contract until Feb 2027, potential to continue after!

Monday - Friday 09:00-17:30

Salary up to 33,000

What's on Offer:

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 after 5 years and 30 after 10 years, plus bank holidays
• Health Benefits: Optional private health scheme and cash plan
• Additional Benefits: Death service and long-term sickness benefit after successful completion of probation
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options available
• Company events.
• Free food!

Are you ready to join an exciting, multi-billion-dollar global food business. We're on the lookout for a dynamic Supply Chain Coordinator to join our clients team! If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for ensuring that products reach customers efficiently, this could be the role for you!

About the Role:
As our Supply Chain Coordinator, you will report directly to the Supply Chain & licence Manager and collaborate closely with Commercial Directors and the Logistics Team. Your main responsibility? Ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain processes from start to finish!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process new contracts received from Commercial colleagues
• Buy foreign currency and allocate it against supplier invoices
• Add contracts to the system and send order confirmations to customers and suppliers
• Plan production with suppliers
• Track orders from shipment to delivery and provide regular updates to customers
• Raise letters of credit for suppliers weekly
• Produce weekly stock reports and manage stock forecasting
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure a seamless supply chain process
• Provide general administration and office support

This position is essential for ensuring our customers receive their products on time and in full. If you have a flair for organisation and a passion for the food industry, we would love to hear from you!

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're the perfect fit for our clients team, don't hesitate! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us. We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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You will be a key member of the Supply Chain team. Working within the defined processes and procedures, you will satisfy customer requirements while protecting the commercial and financial interests of the company. This role will be integral to the delivery of a sustainable supply chain to support the business. You will provide supply chain knowledge and guidance to the organisation.

This role develops strategic initiatives through optimisation of spend, collaboration with 3rd parties and developing ways of working through continuous improvement exercises and operation delivery such as demand forecasting, PO management, materials sourcing, scheduling and inventory management.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

Providing senior supply chain support to the programmes through;

• Support in identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party programme items and services
li>Support in the shaping and strategy of negotiation and tendering practises to supply chain teams within the operating unit.
• Ensure that the eco-system is healthy and supports programme delivery within your OU.

Accountable for meeting programme schedule and budget commitments through supplier management including;

• Identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party items and services.
• Lead competitive exercises to maintain on-time delivery to programme at best value.
• Negotiation and implementation of agreements with appropriate customer flow downs.
• Proactively maintain positive and mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Manage supplier price and availability, including alternative sources, in line with programme needs.
• Monitor and manage obsolescence and other supply issues, providing status updates and reports as requested
• Highlight and/or escalate, in a timely fashion, any supplier delinquency that affects the programme delivery schedule.

Ensuring that supplier performance measurement activities are maintained through good practise, including;

• Aligning suppliers to the Supplier Management Processes.
• Working with Mission Assurance and others; monitor supplier performance factors, such as OTIF, quality, risk & opportunity, management and values.

We are looking for:

• Qualified in a relevant subject preferably to degree level
• Demonstrable experience of proposal work and review
• Proven track record of building strong relationships
• Evidenced success in negotiating and managing subcontracts
• Relevant experience of working within a supply chain function
• Experience and understanding of how supply chain operates within organisations and how to maximise efficiency
• Proven experience and understanding of contract/subcontract law and management