Procurement & Supplier Coordinator (6‑Month FTC)

Redline Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, to support purchasing and supply chain activities. You will process requisitions and POs, liaise with suppliers, and assist with supplier setup and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, working three days per week, with close collaboration to the Tactical Purchasing Manager and operations team to ensure timely delivery and accurate records.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths and English) with A-levels or equivalent advantageous.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience, ideally within purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good numerical, analytical and communication skills, with confidence liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders, ensuring accurate records and timely processing.
• Monitor purchase order acknowledgements, confirm delivery dates and costings, and communicate discrepancies to the purchasing team.
• Liaise with suppliers to progress outstanding orders, monitor delivery schedules and resolve purchasing queries.
• Support new supplier setup, maintain supplier records and manage compliance documentation, including ISO accreditation and supplier declarations.
• Assist with NPI activities, ECOs and PPAP requirements.
• Support invoice queries, import activities and shipping schedule monitoring.
• Maintain purchasing systems, support supply chain KPI reporting and assist with continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Redline Group is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, to support purchasing and supply chain activities. You will process requisitions and POs, liaise with suppliers, and assist with supplier setup and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, working three days per week, with close collaboration to the Tactical Purchasing Manager and operations team to ensure timely delivery and accurate records.