Procurement Coordinator / Buyer

Smart10Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Coordinator/Buyer to support operations in Welwyn Garden City. This role focuses on sourcing and managing raw materials to ensure production continuity. Responsibilities include procuring various materials, monitoring stock levels, and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be highly organised and proactive, with experience in procurement or a similar field. The position offers an annual salary of £36,000, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or buying in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret reports for purchasing decisions.
• Collaborative working experience with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials and consumables for production.
• Track raw material orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage stock levels of production materials.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to use ERP systems

Highly organised

Agile and proactive

Job description

Procurement Coordinator / Buyer

Location: Welwyn Garden City
Salary: GBP36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Procurement Coordinator / Buyer to support manufacturing operations through the effective sourcing and management of raw materials, consumables, and production-related services. This role is key to ensuring material availability, maintaining stock levels, and supporting uninterrupted production within a CNC machining environment.

You will work closely with the Production Planner and Goods In team to ensure materials and services are ordered, tracked, and delivered in line with production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials including steel, aluminium, brass, and other production materials
• Track and follow up on raw material orders through to delivery
• Monitor and manage raw material stock levels
• Order consumables such as cutting tools, tooling, oils, and machine parts
• Raise purchase orders for production-related services and CNC machine replacement parts
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Support production continuity by anticipating material requirements and supplier lead times

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills: verbal, email and telephone
• Ability to use ERP systems and interpret reports to support purchasing decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Production Planner and Goods In operator
• Highly organised with a systematic approach to decision-making
• Agile and proactive, with the ability to plan ahead based on material usage and supplier lead times