Procurement & Stores Specialist — Flexible Hours

Latitude Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking an Excellent x2 Procurement / Stores Administrator near Portsmouth to join a growing manufacturing client. You will work closely with suppliers to ensure materials are purchased, managed, and delivered per business needs.

You will build supplier relationships, raise purchase orders, compare quotes, monitor orders, and assist with import/export activities. The role demands strong organisation, ERP/MRP experience, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or similar coordination role experience.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, aerospace, marine or similar industries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or purchasing systems.
• MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Acting as a key point of contact for supplier queries, delivery dates and order updates.
• Raising and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Obtaining supplier quotations and comparing pricing, lead times and availability.
• Monitoring outstanding purchase orders and expediting deliveries where required.
• Providing regular updates to internal teams on order status and potential delays.
• Coordinating shipments, collections and deliveries with suppliers and freight providers.
• Supporting supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with sourcing new suppliers and alternative supply solutions.
• Resolving invoice, pricing, quantity and delivery discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing information within company systems.
• Supporting import/export and customs activities where required.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Order processing

Communication

Organisation & detail

ERP/MRP experience

Excel & Outlook

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Latitude Recruitment is seeking an Excellent x2 Procurement / Stores Administrator near Portsmouth to join a growing manufacturing client. You will work closely with suppliers to ensure materials are purchased, managed, and delivered per business needs.

You will build supplier relationships, raise purchase orders, compare quotes, monitor orders, and assist with import/export activities. The role demands strong organisation, ERP/MRP experience, and proficiency in MS Office.