Expeditor / Junior Buyer

Secure Systems & Information Assurance; Gloucester; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9-day fortnight

Early finish Fridays

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance 4x salary

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Spectrum Control in Gloucester is seeking a highly organized Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement, shipping and supply chain activities. You will coordinate with suppliers, internal teams and logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery of products and materials.

The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail and good communication. Full training is provided, with opportunities to develop in a growing global business and benefit from a comprehensive

Formación

• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven numerical accuracy and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Own day-to-day expediting of open purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier progress, track deliveries and manage documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and resolve delays.
• Provide status updates to internal stakeholders on orders and risks.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and purchase order processing.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication & teamwork

Microsoft Office

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Courier management platforms

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support our procurement, shipping and supply chain activities. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with suppliers, internal teams and logistics partners to ensure products and materials are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day expediting of open purchase orders, prioritising items that may affect production, projects, customer commitments or inventory availability.
• Obtain, verify and record supplier order acknowledgements, committed delivery dates and revised promise dates.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers to confirm progress, challenge delays and secure realistic recovery plans.
• Monitor overdue and due-soon purchase order lines and take timely follow-up action before delivery dates are missed.
• Identify shortages, slippage and conflicting commitments, assess the operational impact and elevate critical risks promptly.
• Provide regular feedback and status updates to internal stakeholders on purchase orders, supplier commitments, shipment progress and any potential delivery risks.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and resolve routine order, delivery, quality and invoice queries.
• Assist the Purchasing team with the creation, processing and placement of purchase orders, ensuring orders are raised accurately and in a timely manner.
• Arrange collections and preparation of shipping documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Track deliveries and help resolve delayed, damaged or missing consignments.
• Work closely with suppliers, couriers, stores, production and sales teams to ensure on‑time dispatch.
• Maintain supplier, pricing, lead-time and purchasing data within the ERP system. (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
• Provide general administrative and operational support as required.

Essential Skills

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical accuracy and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in expediting, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, operations or a closely related administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and courier management platforms.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing a career in procurement and supply chain.
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers or shipments.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Other Requirements

• Office-based role in Gloucester.
• Home working is not available.
• Eligible for security clearance, or able to obtain it.
• Must be a UK citizen or have lived in the UK continuously for at least five years.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary 9-day fortnight, with every other Friday off
• Early finish at lunchtime on alternate Fridays
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• Employee reward and recognition programme
• Retail, leisure and gym discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling support
• Training, development and educational support
• Career progression opportunities within a growing global business

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission‑critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long‑term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly‑engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high‑quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control’s team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.