Supply Chain Coordinator/Junior Buyer

Resource Area for Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm is seeking a Junior Buyer/Supply Chain Coordinator to join their Supply Chain team in Portsmouth. In this role, you will manage supplier onboarding, maintain data in the ERP system, and support procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in a supply chain function and strong attention to detail. The position offers a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 DOE and comes with benefits including private healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Professional Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Supply Chain function or administrative environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Good communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier onboarding and compliance.
• Maintain accurate data in the ERP system.
• Place purchase orders and support procurement processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to build relationships

Familiarity with ERP systems

Tools

Infor LN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

• Salary: £25,000-£30,000 DOE
• Full Time
• Permanent

Who we are

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What we offer

• Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Buyer/Supply Chain Coordinator to play a key role in our Supply Chain team. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage supplier onboarding and compliance, maintain accurate data in our ERP system, get the latest updates from suppliers and place purchase orders. Supporting procurement processes and collaborating with other functions, this is an excellent opportunity to begin and build your supply chain career with us.

Responsibilities

• Supplier onboarding, such as trade and security compliance checks, ERP system supplier set up, etc.
• Supplier related data management, including:
  • invoice matching
  • obtaining missing data/documentation
  • obtaining and populating part data in the ERP system
• Order book management, including:
  • First point of call for obtaining data to allow order book management (delivery dates, etc.), including escalation into appropriate internal point of contact where necessary.
• Working with external suppliers as required (e.g., raising RFQs, obtaining quotes and providing delivery updates).
• Supporting and where applicable leading procurement process‑driven tasks, e.g., new product introduction.
• Support the Supply Chain Team by completing administrative tasks.
• Liaise with other departments, such as Finance, Engineering and Production.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working within a Supply Chain function and/or within an administrative environment is a must.
• Experience working with an ERP system, such as Infor LN, and general MS Office products.
• Good communication skills on all levels, able to build relationships with stakeholders across functions.
• Willingness to support and embrace change in a fast‑paced environment, comfortable developing within role.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Security / Background Checks

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must meet the security requirements of the position, which include: Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with additional Security Check likely for specific projects.

Values

Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially‑adept.

What we expect from you

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

Application Process

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details in our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.

Other

*Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.