Procurement & Materials Coordinator (MRP/ERP)

Manpower UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Procurement and Materials Coordinator to support the procurement and material control function in a low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will manage RFQs, POs, vendor selection, goods-in, stock control, and batch/serial traceability, while delivering timely reports to the Procurement Lead and collaborating with R&D and production teams.

This 6-month contract offers on-site work and a negotiable pay rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in purchasing, planning, or materials roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Reading engineering drawings and understanding manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Excel and strong supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication and ability to support business needs in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate POs and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Support goods-in, stock control, and kitting; monitor inventory and record transactions.
• Ensure batch and serial traceability across purchasing, receiving, and inventory.
• Report delays or deviations to procurement and engineering teams promptly.
• Maintain procurement records (POs, deliveries) using existing software tools.
• Support general procurement and material control administration as required.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Reading drawings

Supplier relationship mgmt

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Batch/serial traceability systems

Job description

Manpower UK Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Procurement and Materials Coordinator to support the procurement and material control function in a low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will manage RFQs, POs, vendor selection, goods-in, stock control, and batch/serial traceability, while delivering timely reports to the Procurement Lead and collaborating with R&D and production teams.

This 6-month contract offers on-site work and a negotiable pay rate based on experience.