Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

Confidential; South Tyneside, North East; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Coordinator to support purchasing, supply chain and logistics activities in a fast-paced technical environment located in Tyne & Wear. This hybrid role covers procurement of materials, supplier sourcing, and freight coordination to ensure timely delivery.

You will manage supplier performance, raise purchase orders, handle shipping and customs documentation, and assist with inventory control while collaborating with project teams to meet

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience coordinating deliveries and freight movements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial or technical sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations and raise purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate UK and international freight movements.
• Manage shipping and customs documentation.
• Support project teams to ensure timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Assist with inventory control, asset tracking and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Freight coordination

Organization

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

Location: Tyne & Wear (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Procurement & Logistics Coordinator to support purchasing, supply chain and logistics activities within a fast-paced technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations and raise purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate UK and international freight movements.
• Manage shipping and customs documentation.
• Support project teams to ensure timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Assist with inventory control, asset tracking and process improvements.

Requirements

• Previous experience within Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience coordinating deliveries and freight movements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial or technical sectors is advantageous.