Materials Coordinator HVP Project

-; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in the UK is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage the flow of supplies. This role involves overseeing inventory, procurement support, and logistics to ensure project materials are well managed. Ideal candidates should have experience in supply chain management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. Excellent communication and attention to detail are crucial. This is a permanent position within a professional project management team.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or materials management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Place orders and liaise with vendors for timely deliveries.
• Coordinate material movement and schedule deliveries.
• Ensure materials availability for projects and manage returns.
• Maintain inventory systems and prepare management reports.
• Adhere to company HSE policies for material handling and disposal.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Materials management

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

A Materials Coordinator manages the flow of supplies, overseeing inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution to ensure projects and production have needed materials, acting as a key liaison between departments (like procurement, warehouse, production) and external suppliers to maintain stock levels and track logistics, often using ERP systems for documentation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Monitor stock, maintain accurate records, perform counts, manage levels, and handle scrap.
• Procurement Support: Place orders, liaise with vendors for timely deliveries, and build supplier relationships.
• Logistics & Distribution: Coordinate material movement, schedule deliveries, and allocate stock to specific workstations or projects.
• Project Support: Ensure materials are available for project schedules, process shortage requests, and manage returns.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain inventory systems (ERP), track material status, and prepare reports for management.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal, adhering to company HSE policies.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or materials management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Potentially a degree in business, supply chain, or related field.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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Bilfinger UK Limited

Project Management

Permanent

Professional

Bilfinger Office