Engineering Procurement Coordinator: Strategy & Suppliers

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks an experienced procurement professional to support planning, supplier management and contract activities for a large-scale engineering programme. You will help implement sourcing strategies, coordinate procurement activities and drive cost improvements while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires knowledge of procurement principles, contract law basics and excellent communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience within Contracts & Procurement, preferably in motorsport, automotive, engineering, manufacturing or a similar technical environment.
• Basic understanding of contract law, procurement principles and commercial negotiation techniques.
• Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with programme schedules and budget requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of sourcing strategies to support programme delivery.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely supply of goods and services.
• Source ad hoc requirements and manage purchase requisitions.
• Support supplier identification, prequalification and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, including confidentiality agreements and commercial terms.
• Prepare supplier performance data and support supplier development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, innovation and value creation.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures.
• Support contract award processes and contract administration activities.
• Coordinate contract correspondence, notices and claims documentation where required.
• Assist with the resolution of invoice and purchase order queries.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement across procurement activities.
• Support tracking and reporting of cost-saving initiatives against programme targets.
• Develop effective working relationships across multiple business functions.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Escalate emerging risks and issues in a timely manner to support programme delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records.
• Produce regular reports on procurement performance, supplier activity and programme progress.
• Support compliance with organisational policies, legal requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Procurement planning

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree-level qualification in technical, engineering or commercial discipline

CIPS qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Matchtech seeks an experienced procurement professional to support planning, supplier management and contract activities for a large-scale engineering programme. You will help implement sourcing strategies, coordinate procurement activities and drive cost improvements while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires knowledge of procurement principles, contract law basics and excellent communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced