Expeditor / Junior Buyer

Spectrum Control; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fridays off every alternate week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme 6% employer

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Discount platform

Training and development support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Spectrum Control in Gloucester is seeking an organised Expeditor / Junior Buyer to support procurement, shipping and supply chain activities. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of materials and products.

The role covers expediting purchase orders, managing delivery dates, raising orders in ERP, and assisting with shipping documentation. Training will be provided; office-based role in Gloucester with no home working.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day expediting of open purchase orders and monitor overdue lines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to confirm progress and deadlines.
• Assist with PO creation, shipping documentation and domestic/international shipments.
• Maintain ERP data and support logistics and procurement activities.

Skills

Organisation

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Courier management platforms

Job description

## Expeditor / Junior BuyerApply: Gloucester, UK: Full time: Posted Today: JR101531**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** **Procurement & Supplier Management*** 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 escalate 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 Offe**rAt Spectrum Control, we recognise the value our employees bring and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:* 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