Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Searley Owen; Maldon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Free onsite parking

Supportive team

Career progression

Job summary

Searley Owen is recruiting a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator for a local technology manufacturer. The role offers variety across purchasing, procurement, logistics and sales administration with real long‑term career progression.

You will process requisitions and orders, monitor supplier lead times, coordinate international shipments, and ensure accurate documentation with the finance team. Join a friendly, collaborative team with a supportive environment and opportunities to develop within a

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, supply chain or sales administration.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier deliveries, lead times and stock availability.
• Maintain relationships with overseas suppliers.
• Assist with packing and dispatch of customer orders.
• Coordinate international shipments and ensure shipping documentation is accurate.
• Liaise with finance to ensure POs and invoices are processed.
• Prepare dispatch paperwork and ensure customer labelling requirements are met.
• Liaise with courier companies to arrange collections and deliveries.
• Assist with stock control, stock replenishment and stock takes.
• Answer incoming telephone calls as part of the office team.
• Ensure company quality procedures and processes are followed.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Logistics

Supply chain

Sales administration

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

ERP/MRP experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Our client, a local technology manufacturer are looking to recruit a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, supply chain or sales administration who is looking for a varied role with genuine long‑term career progression.

The Role

• Processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Monitoring supplier deliveries, lead times and stock availability.
• Maintaining relationships with overseas suppliers.
• Supporting the packing and dispatch of customer orders, including preparing Royal Mail and courier shipments (typically 1–2 hours per day).
• Coordinating international shipments and ensuring all shipping documentation is accurate.
• Liaising with the finance team to ensure purchase orders and invoices are processed correctly.
• Preparing dispatch paperwork and ensuring customer‑specific labelling requirements are met.
• Liaising with courier companies to arrange collections and deliveries.
• Assisting with stock control, stock replenishment and stock takes.
• Answering incoming telephone calls as part of the wider office team.
• Ensuring company quality procedures and processes are followed at all times.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain or Sales Administration.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong supplier relationships.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £31,000 per annum, with regular salary reviews
• Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 5pm
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business

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