Bridgwater Procurement Coordinator - Engineering Projects

Astute People; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

8% employer pension contribution

Company bonus arrangements

Bridgwater site

Job summary

Astute is seeking a Procurement Coordinator for a permanent position at their Bridgwater offices. The role supports project delivery and day-to-day operations, sourcing goods, obtaining quotations and raising purchase orders while managing supplier relationships.

You will work in a busy engineering environment, with potential to take on broader procurement and supply chain responsibilities as the business grows. Prior procurement or purchasing experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain roles in engineering/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using purchasing ERP or business management systems.
• Ability to obtain and compare supplier quotations on price, lead time and risk.

Responsibilities

• Review project bills of materials and purchasing requirements with project and engineering teams.
• Identify suitable suppliers and obtain quotations in line with company procedures.
• Compare quotations based on price, lead time, quality, technical requirements and risk.
• Prepare, raise and administer purchase orders through the approval process.
• Maintain procurement records including quotations, orders and delivery dates.
• Expedite orders and monitor delivery commitments and shortages.
• Resolve supplier-related issues with production teams and suppliers.
• Support supplier approval, assessment and performance reviews.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Purchase orders

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Astute is seeking a Procurement Coordinator for a permanent position at their Bridgwater offices. The role supports project delivery and day-to-day operations, sourcing goods, obtaining quotations and raising purchase orders while managing supplier relationships.

You will work in a busy engineering environment, with potential to take on broader procurement and supply chain responsibilities as the business grows. Prior procurement or purchasing experience is highly valued.