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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 as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:
- 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 as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:
- 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 as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator:
- 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.
