Procurement Coordinator

Orion Electrotech; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our growing engineering and manufacturing operation in Witney. You will own day-to-day purchasing, manage MRP-driven processes, and drive supplier development to ensure timely delivery of components.

In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with production, engineering and operations teams, monitor supplier performance, and support continuous improvements across procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Procurement roles within manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Proactive, ownership of tasks.
• Strong supplier quotation evaluation and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing via MRP systems.
• Raise and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Support global sourcing and identify alternative suppliers.
• Collaborate with operations to minimise supply chain disruption.
• Maintain procurement records and pricing data.
• Drive procurement process improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

MRP/ERP knowledge

Excel skills

Organisation & detail orientation

Supplier relationship management

Multitasking

Commercial awareness

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

We're recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Procurement Coordinator to join a growing engineering and manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day purchasing activity with supplier development, global sourcing and continuous process improvement.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who likes to stay ahead of the curve, taking ownership of purchasing requirements, proactively managing supplier performance and ensuring critical components are available to support production requirements.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in coordinating the procurement of components, materials and services, ensuring products are sourced from the right suppliers, at the right price and delivered on time.

Working closely with production, engineering and operations teams, you’ll manage purchasing activities through an MRP-driven process while helping to improve supplier performance, strengthen supply chains and reduce procurement risks.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be encouraged to challenge the status quo, identify efficiencies and contribute towards the development of a more streamlined, automated procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities through MRP systems
• Raise and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from new and existing suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules
• Chase and maintain accurate delivery ETAsDevelop strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial agreements
• Support global sourcing initiatives and identify alternative suppliers
• Work closely with operational teams to minimise supply chain disruption
• Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing and supplier data
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems

About You

• At least 2 years' experience within a Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Buyer or Purchasing role
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production-led environment
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion
• Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and experience evaluating supplier quotations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment

What's on Offer

• A varied and challenging procurement role with genuine ownership
• The opportunity to influence procurement strategy and supplier performance
• Exposure to global sourcing and supplier development projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a growing manufacturing operation

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