Procurement & Logistics Support Officer

Griffon Marine Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffon Marine Ltd is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Support Officer to join our Supply Chain team at Hazel Road, Woolston, Trafalgar Wharf Portchester. The role focuses on supplier communication, order coordination and ensuring materials and services are delivered on time to meet project requirements.

You will work in a marine environment, coordinating with suppliers and internal colleagues, using ERP/MRP and MS Office tools to track orders, chase delays and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics or coordination.
• Experience in marine, engineering, manufacturing or construction is a plus.
• Marine experience not essential but beneficial.
• Confident with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good organisation and attention to detail; able to manage multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships and coordination with logistics providers.
• Act as a key contact for purchase orders, delivery dates and order queries.
• Provide updates on order progress and potential delays.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite when needed.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and maintain supplier records.
• Coordinate collections and deliveries; track shipments and inform internal teams.
• Assist with shipping, import/export and customs documentation when required.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and supplier processes.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Supplier communication

Logistics coordination

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Willingness to learn in marine sector

Tools

ERP/MRP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Procurement & Logistics Specialist will support the day-to-day activities of the Procurement team, with a strong focus on supplier communication, order coordination and ensuring materials, parts, equipment and services are delivered in line with business and project requirements.

Working within a marine environment, the role will act as an important point of contact between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring information is communicated effectively, orders are progressed and potential supply or delivery issues are identified and addressed.

Previous marine industry experience is not essential. We are looking for someone with relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics or supply coordination who is keen to develop their knowledge within the marine sector.

Responsibilities

Supplier & Internal Coordination

• Develop and maintain positive day-to-day working relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery dates, availability and general order queries.
• Communicate regularly with internal teams to understand requirements and purchasing priorities.
• Provide clear and timely updates on order progress, expected delivery dates and potential delays.
• Proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained.
• Identify potential supply or delivery issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to help resolve them.
• Escalate significant issues or delays to the Procurement Manager where appropriate.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery performance, lead times and service levels.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure materials and equipment are available when required.

Purchasing & Order Coordination

• Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing, availability and lead times.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure supplier order acknowledgements are received and checked.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite where required.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers, products and alternative supply options when required.
• Support supplier onboarding and maintenance of accurate supplier records.
• Help resolve pricing, quantity, invoice and delivery discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and order information within company systems.
• Coordinate collections and deliveries with suppliers, couriers and freight providers where required.
• Track shipments and ensure relevant internal teams are kept informed.
• Assist with shipping, import/export and customs documentation where required.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and supplier processes.

Qualifications/Experience

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics or a similar coordination-based role.
• Experience may come from marine, engineering, manufacturing, construction or another relevant industry.
• Marine industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP, purchasing or similar business systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a marine procurement environment.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and organised.
• Confident and professional when dealing with suppliers.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Comfortable following up and chasing outstanding actions.
• Able to manage their own day-to-day workload.
• Detail-focused with a practical approach to problem solving.
• Keen to learn and develop.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing procurement, purchasing or logistics experience to develop their skills within the marine industry and become an integral part of a busy procurement team.

Hazel Road, Woolston. Trafalgar Wharf Portchester. Hybrid

Department

Supply Chain

Job Title

Procurement & Logistics Support Officer

Experience

See in Job Description 'Qualifications/Experience'