Materials Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific instrumentation is seeking a Materials Coordinator in Oxford. The role involves managing engineering changes, procurement, and shipping logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing environments, strong ERP skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing or engineering preferred.
• Experience in procurement within an engineering environment is valuable.
• Experience with an ERP system and shipping processes required.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering change and control of subcontract processes.
• Request quotations and raise purchase orders for subcontract processes.
• Liaise with freight forwarders to clear imports through customs.

Skills

Office environment experience

Ability to cope with changing priorities

ERP system experience

Procurement experience

Shipping experience

Job description

Job Description

Materials Coordinator | Oxford | £34,000pa - £37,000pa plus benefits

A world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-tech scientific instrumentation is looking to recruit a Materials Coordinator to manage engineering change, control of subcontract processes, purchasing, and shipping.

If you work within materials and enjoy a variety of related areas, then this role would be a good fit, as it covers engineering change, subcontract processes, purchasing, and shipping. Day-to-day responsibilities of the Materials Coordinator include:

• Receiving notifications of ECN, processing ECN - adding, amending, removing parts on Methods of Manufacturing and Jobs
• Identifying components and assemblies requiring subcontract processing, using ERP system
• Liaising with Production and Stores to prepare components and assemblies
• Requesting quotations and raising purchase orders for subcontract processes, consolidating requirements to maintain cost effectiveness
• Arranging shipments to subcontract suppliers
• Completing jobs upon receipt of shipping route cards
• Managing incoming and outgoing shipments, including preparation of shipping documents and customs invoices, obtaining quotations, and arranging shipments
• Liaising with freight forwarders and couriers to clear imports through customs
• Raising purchase orders on the ERP system and sending them to suppliers
• Checking order confirmations against requirements and expediting as needed

The successful Materials Controller will need the following experience and skills:

• Background in an office environment, preferably manufacturing or engineering
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and work under pressure
• Experience with an ERP system
• Experience in procurement within an engineering environment
• Shipping experience

The company offers a salary of up to £37,000pa, along with benefits including 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life insurance, and a relaxed, flexible working environment.

If this Materials Coordinator role interests you, please send your application to Lee at MARS Recruitment.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of marital status, nationality, or other protected characteristics. Candidates will be contacted within 3 working days; if you haven't heard back, your application was unsuccessful this time.

MARS Recruitment specializes in Engineering & IT recruitment across the UK, offering services as both an Employment Business (for temporary/contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for permanent roles).