Expeditor

Nicholas Associates; Essex; Híbrido; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Nicholas Associates invites applications for an Expeditor role in Essex. The position involves working with the procurement team to ensure on-time delivery, manage import/export paperwork, and liaise with suppliers and logistics to keep stock available as needed.

Ideal candidates have experience in expediting, purchasing administration or procurement support, with strong-English communication and ERP/MRP familiarity. Role offers initial office-based work with possible hybrid arrangement.

Formación

• Experience as an expeditor or in purchasing/admin procurement roles.
• Familiar with import/export paperwork and coordinating with suppliers.
• Strong English communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate expediting and ensure timely deliveries.
• Chase suppliers and logistics to confirm delivery expectations.
• Support purchasing team with administrative procurement tasks.
• Ensure availability of products and accurate paperwork.

Conocimientos

Expeditor

Purchasing

Procurement

Import/Export

Herramientas

MRP/ERP systems

Excel (Pivot Tables)

VLOOKUP

Descripción del empleo

Position : Expeditor

Looking to speak with people from an engineering / manufacturing / logistics background who have experience working as expeditors, purchasing administrators, procurement assistants, trainee buyers, purchasing and procurement etc

Location : Brentwood, Basildon, Essex

Sector : Engineering, manufacturing

Salary : 28,000

Hours : Monday to Thursday days flexitime, Friday midday finish

Hybrid : Initially office based whilst you settle in then moving to 2 days per week from home if wanted

Visa : No visa support is available, you MUST have the right to live and work in the UK

Site location is a 15-20 minute walk from the nearest train station. Own transport beneficial although there are buses running past the site.

What does an expeditor do ?

An expeditor works with the Procurement / Purchasing Team offering assistance with making sure that all relevant import / export paperwork is in place, chasing suppliers and logistics companies to ensure that delivery is expected, and generally making sure that products are available when are where they are needed.

This role will see you working with a very well established engineering / manufacturing organisation that supplies technical products worldwide. Their business is growing at a very fast rate.

Previous experience of expediting, buying, purchase administration, procurement support, import or export administration or similar is preferred although common sense, attention to detail and team playing skills are more important.

You will work as part of a team dealing with manufacturers on a global basis, so excellent written and spoken English skills are essential.

Experience of MRP / ERP systems is beneficial. Good Excel skills are essential including Pivot Tables and VLookUp

Experience of freight forwarders, and the import / export of goods to the USA / Canada along with customs requirements (B3 etc) would be perfect but training is available

Key Words : Expeditor, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement, Administration, Import, Export, Customs, English, Canada, USA, B3, Engineering, Manufacturing, Freight forwarder, logistics, Essex, engineering, purchasing and procurement

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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