Expeditor

SJR Partners; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SJR Partners is recruiting for an Expeditor in Brentwood (Essex). The role focuses on expediting purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure orders are delivered on time, and maintaining accurate procurement records.

This busy procurement environment requires strong administration and communication skills, with experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a similar administrative environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Obtain and check purchase order acknowledgements.
• Raise purchase orders in line with demand.
• Maintain accurate records and procurement documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding late, short or delayed deliveries.
• Work closely with Buyers to resolve supplier and delivery issues.
• Support internal Sales teams with ad hoc customer expedite requests.
• Coordinate supplier and purchase order schedules.
• Manage inbound queries relating to documentation and quantity discrepancies.
• Support import and customs processes, ensuring documentation is completed correctly and on time.
• Liaise with freight forwarders regarding deliveries and consolidation releases.
• Review customs documentation to support the clearance of incoming goods.
• Act as a key point of communication between procurement, suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensure all procurement administration is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Job description

Expeditor

£27,000 per annum | Essex

Are you organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams? Do you have experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a similar environment?

We are currently recruiting for an Expeditor to join a busy procurement team in Brentwood. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration and communication skills who enjoys keeping things moving and ensuring orders are delivered on time.

The Role

As an Expeditor, you will play a key role in supporting the procurement function, working closely with Buyers, suppliers and internal departments to ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and deliveries arrive in line with requirements.

You will be responsible for monitoring outstanding orders, resolving delivery issues and maintaining accurate procurement records, while also supporting customs and import-related processes.

What will you be doing?

• Expediting open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure delivery requirements are met
• Obtaining and checking purchase order acknowledgements
• Raising purchase orders in line with demand
• Maintaining accurate records and procurement documentation
• Liaising with suppliers regarding late, short or delayed deliveries
• Working closely with Buyers to resolve supplier and delivery issues
• Supporting internal Sales teams with ad hoc customer expedite requests
• Coordinating supplier and purchase order schedules
• Managing inbound queries relating to documentation and quantity discrepancies
• Supporting import and customs processes, ensuring documentation is completed correctly and on time
• Liaising with freight forwarders regarding deliveries and consolidation releases
• Reviewing customs documentation to support the clearance of incoming goods
• Acting as a key point of communication between procurement, suppliers and internal departments
• Ensuring all procurement administration is completed accurately and within agreed timescales

What will you bring to the party?

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, expediting or a similar administrative environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system would be advantageous
• Previous experience with import/customs processes would be beneficial
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues and internal stakeholders
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider, multi-disciplinary team

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career within procurement and supply chain, and you're someone who enjoys being organised, solving problems and keeping things on track, we'd love to hear from you