At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate purchasing and dispatch activities, ensuring timely supply of components.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop organisational skills, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and hands-on experience across multiple sites.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial role that keeps operations running smoothly and impacts the business directly.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, self-motivated, and effective communication abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Our client are looking for an Operations Coordinator to support the purchasing activity. The role is responsible for ordering and proactive follow-up of orders, ensuring the sites are supported with the accurate and timely supply of components. This includes raising purchase orders for both stock and non-stock items using SAP Business One, tracking order progress, and liaising closely with suppliers to manage lead times and resolve any issues. This role would suit a highly organised and proactive individual who can confidently manage high volume of emails, communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams, and take ownership of orders from placement through to completion. A full stock check will be required once a month across two sites (Amersham and Egham). The successful candidate will be required to travel to the Egham site twice a month to support their ongoing needs.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Process and dispatch all daily parcels, including packing devices, and arranging appropriate courier or postal services
- Ensure all stock, service/loan items, and warranty returns are correctly processed and returned to suppliers
- Raise purchase orders and actively manage outstanding orders, clearly communicating lead times to both sites
- Maintain full control and oversight of stock management, including housekeeping, stock rotation, replenishment, and routine stock checks
- Support aftersales and warranty processes
- Supporting with facilities and H&S activities
- Ensuring quality and service levels are regularly monitored via trends and feedback from suppliers/customers
- Working closely with both Workshop Manager and Clinic Coordinator
Key Requirements
- Strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise.
- Self-motivation and drive to complete tasks
- The ability to interact and communicate confidently
- A flexible team player with a proactive approach.
- Driving Licence and own car (essential)
Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.
Purchasing & Despatch Co-Ordinator in Amersham employer: March Recruitment
March Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Located in the vibrant area of Sunbury-on-Thames, we provide our team with opportunities to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment, alongside competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.
