Purchasing Coordinator

P+S Personnel Services Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in Great Yarmouth, responsible for procurement and rental coordination of well service units. The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of the oil & gas sector. This role involves maintaining purchasing records, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely availability of materials. The position is full-time and permanent, offering opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or operations support.
• Experience in oil & gas, well services, or heavy engineering.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of parts and services for well service units.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for competitive pricing and quality.
• Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cost-control mindset

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, permanent basis.

Role Purpose

The Purchasing Coordinator / Rental Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end procurement, coordination, and logistical management of components and services required for well service unit builds, alongside the commercial and operational coordination of rental units. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, timely availability of materials, and efficient utilisation of rental assets while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Coordinate purchasing of parts, equipment, and services required for well service unit builds, overhauls, and refurbishments.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, lead times, and reliability.
• Raise, manage, and track purchase orders in line with internal approval and budgetary controls.
• Expedite orders to meet build schedules and operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and cost tracking.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and workshop teams to understand technical requirements and build timelines.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and recommending reorder points for critical components.

Rental Coordination

• Coordinate the scheduling, mobilisation, and demobilisation of nitrogen rental units for customer projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding availability, specifications, and rental terms.
• Liaise with operations, transport providers, and third-party vendors to ensure on-time delivery and collection.
• Track utilisation, rental periods, and returns to maximise asset efficiency and revenue.
• Prepare rental documentation, confirmations, and internal handover information.
• Support invoicing by ensuring rental periods, rates, and services are accurately captured.

Commercial & Administrative Support

• Monitor purchasing and rental costs against budgets and highlight variances.
• Assist in negotiating supplier and rental-related commercial terms where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate ERP or internal system data related to purchasing and rentals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Produce reports on purchasing performance, supplier lead times, and rental utilisation as required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, rental coordination, or operations support role.
• Experience within oil & gas, well services, industrial equipment, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating rental fleets or mobile equipment (e.g. nitrogen units, pumping units, or similar). (Desirable)
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems. (Desirable)
• Understanding of well service equipment and unit build processes. (Desirable)
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven.
• Structured and methodical approach to work.
• Team-oriented with strong ownership mentality.

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