Supply Chain Coordinator/Junior Buyer in Portsmouth

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 in the business, 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, and populating part data in the ERP system.
• Order book management, involving first point of call for data to allow order book management (delivery dates etc), including escalation into appropriate internal points of contact where necessary.
• Working with external suppliers as required – e.g., raising RFQs, obtaining quotes, and obtaining 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 the role.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave – 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.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover.
• 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.

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 are an agile professional workforce 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. 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). If we think your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions, we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file. Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.