Purchasing and Supply Co-Ordinator

The Role Permanent Full Time The Role As a Purchasing and Supply Co-ordinator at Matara UK Ltd, you will play a vital part in ensuring the efficient procurement and supply of materials, components and finished goods required to support our production, machining and sales operations. You'll work closely with internal teams (sales, production, warehouse and finance) and external suppliers to manage stock levels, place orders, track deliveries, resolve supply issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing processes. Matara is known for bespoke automation solutions, quality service, and rapid lead times across diverse industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders to support production, stock and customer demand Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, correct quantities and competitive pricing Monitor stock levels and forecast requirements to maintain continuity of supply Liaise with internal teams (sales, production, warehouse and finance) to align purchasing priorities Track deliveries and proactively resolve supplier, quality or invoice issues Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory records within ERP systems Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and control costs Key Qualifications / Skills Prior experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials coordination (ideally within manufacturing or industrial supply). Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Strong negotiation and problem-solving ability to manage supplier issues effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with purchasing/inventory systems. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16