Supply Chain Coordinator

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

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Supply Chain Co-ordinator to manage procurement strategy. Responsibilities include securing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring a cost-effective supply chain. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a relevant degree or experience in supply chain management. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to impact critical operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for production volumes.
• Implement risk management strategies, including multi-sourcing components.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organisational abilities

Risk mitigation strategies

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Logistics

1–3 years’ industry experience in supply chain management

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Co-ordinator
Location: Abingdon, UK
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.