Procurement Coordinator - Motorsport

Matchtech; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Procurement professional to support planning, supplier onboarding, and contract administration for a large engineering programme in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on delivering value through cost improvement, supplier development, and robust governance across multiple stakeholders.

You will contribute to pre- and post-contract activities, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience within Contracts & Procurement, preferably within motorsport, automotive, engineering, manufacturing or a similar technical environment.
• Basic understanding of contract law, procurement principles and commercial negotiation techniques.
• Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
• CIPS qualification or working towards membership would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical, reporting and data management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning & Delivery: support development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with schedules and budget.
• Supplier & Contract Management: assist with supplier onboarding, performance data, and contract administration.
• Cost & Performance Improvement: identify opportunities for cost reduction and track savings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: maintain relationships and escalate risks to support delivery.
• Reporting & Governance: maintain records and produce regular procurement performance reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree-level qualification in technical, engineering or commercial discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning & Delivery
• Support the development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with programme schedules and budget requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of sourcing strategies to support programme delivery.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely supply of goods and services.
• Source ad hoc requirements and manage purchase requisitions.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Support supplier identification, prequalification and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, including confidentiality agreements and commercial terms.
• Prepare supplier performance data and support supplier development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, innovation and value creation.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures.
• Support contract award processes and contract administration activities.
• Coordinate contract correspondence, notices and claims documentation where required.
• Assist with the resolution of invoice and purchase order queries.

Cost & Performance Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement across procurement activities.
• Support tracking and reporting of cost-saving initiatives against programme targets.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop effective working relationships across multiple business functions.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Escalate emerging risks and issues in a timely manner to support programme delivery.

Reporting & Governance

• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records.
• Produce regular reports on procurement performance, supplier activity and programme progress.
• Support compliance with organisational policies, legal requirements and industry standards.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
• Experience within Contracts & Procurement, preferably within motorsport, automotive, engineering, manufacturing or a similar technical environment.
• Basic understanding of contract law, procurement principles and commercial negotiation techniques.
• Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
• Degree-level qualification in a technical, engineering or commercial discipline.
• CIPS qualification or working towards membership would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical, reporting and data management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to support an innovative, large-scale engineering programme.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• Exposure to complex procurement and supply chain activities.
• Career development within a growing and dynamic sector.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity, different perspectives and individual strengths.