Supply Chain Coordinator

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Abingdon is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Co-ordinator to manage procurement strategy and supplier relationships. You'll negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and a degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant experience. This role offers a salary between GBP 35,000 and GBP 45,000.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills across functions.
• Experience in risk mitigation strategies.
• Analytical thinking with knowledge of market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for production volumes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for sourcing and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Co-ordinator
Location: Abingdon, UK
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP45,000

About the Role

Our client, an innovative technology company in the advanced engineering sector, is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Co-ordinator to help shape and manage their procurement strategy for critical components.

In this role, you will identify, evaluate, and secure suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure a secure and cost-effective supply chain for high-performance products. Working closely with engineering and finance teams, you ll play a key part in enabling efficient operations while managing risk and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for production volumes in line with operational needs.
• Implement effective risk management strategies, including multi-sourcing critical components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure correct specification sourcing and timely delivery.
• Work with finance teams to ensure smooth procurement and payment processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9100).
• Contribute to the development of the procurement strategy for critical component supply.

Essential Skills & Experience as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational abilities.
• Experience in risk mitigation strategies, such as dual sourcing and inventory management.
• Analytical thinking with knowledge of global supply chains and market dynamics.
• Understanding of quality management standards (ISO 9100).
• Stakeholder management experience across logistics, procurement, and client communications.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field or 1 3 years industry experience in supply chain management.

Desirable Skills & Experience as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:

• Experience establishing supply chains from scratch in a technical environment.
• Awareness of geopolitical risks, trade regulations, and environmental factors affecting supply continuity.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Italian).
• Track record of managing high-risk or single-source suppliers.

If you have the skills and drive to help shape and safeguard a critical supply chain, we d love to hear from you. Apply as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator today with your CV, and contact Jemma at Orion Reading.