Procurement Coordinator

EVera Recruitment Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EVera Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Procurement Coordinator to own day-to-day purchasing for a world-class automotive systems manufacturer in Witney. You will ensure accurate orders, supplier deliveries, and clear visibility of components for Production.

This fast-paced role links Procurement with Production, moving from manual purchasing to an automated, MRP-driven process. You will manage POs, chase suppliers, and maintain delivery dates in the MRP system.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and managing purchase orders (POs)
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for procurement
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy
• Highly organised with proactive task management

Responsibilities

• Create, issue and maintain purchase orders including MRP-generated requirements
• Obtain quotations and progress orders with approved suppliers
• Proactively chase suppliers to confirm delivery dates for 95%+ of components
• Keep delivery dates and supplier information up to date in MRP/production trackers
• Carry out regular missing-parts audits in Production bays and follow up actions
• Manage the Kanban system and live order sheet to avoid misses or duplicates
• Coordinate with Quality Control and suppliers to resolve non-conforming components
• Escalate late or at-risk orders before they affect Production output

Skills

PO creation

MRP/ERP experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organised workflow

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

The Procurement Coordinator will take ownership of the day-to-day purchasing activity that keeps a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance automotive systems running smoothly.

You will make sure orders are placed accurately, supplier deliveries are confirmed and Production always has clear visibility of the components it needs.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role. You will act as the key link between Procurement and Production, and help the business move from manual purchasing processes to a more automated, MRP-driven approach.

The Procurement Coordinator will:

• Create, issue and maintain purchase orders, including requirements generated through MRP.
• Obtain quotations and progress orders with approved suppliers.
• Proactively chase suppliers to ensure more than 95% of ordered components have a confirmed delivery date.
• Keep delivery dates and supplier information up to date within MRP and production trackers.
• Carry out regular missing-parts audits within the Production bays, validating shortages and following up actions.
• Manage the existing Kanban system and live order sheet, making sure there are no missed or duplicate orders.
• Liaise with Quality Control and suppliers to resolve non-conforming components and support NCRs.
• Escalate late or at-risk orders before they affect Production output.

The Procurement Coordinator will have:

• Previous experience in procurement activities such as raising POs and chasing up suppliers.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders using an MRP or ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• An extremely organised and proactive approach to managing outstanding actions.