Job Description

New Opportunity - Supply Chain Coordinator

Our client in Derby is looking for an experienced and motivated Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for managing all international shipping, working with internal and external teams and managing suppliers.

The right candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience or be educated to a degree level, previous experience in bonded warehousing, IPR or customs clearance and ideally will have medical manufacturing experience.

As the new Supply Chain Coordinator, you will:

• Manage and track international deliveries for both customer-owned and purchased goods.
• Oversee and manage the company's IPR facility.
• Negotiate contracts, manage supplier risk, and maintain supplier approval in line with budgets.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times.
• Investigate and support resolution of supplier complaints.
• Research and develop purchasing synergies across group companies.
• Ensure all products meet required quality standards.
• Produce reports on purchasing data, budgets, and supplier activity for senior management.
• Accurately complete all purchasing documentation.
• Identify and address personal training and development needs.
• Work with manager to agree and achieve appraisal targets.
• Apply quality systems and GMP to maintain high standards of compliance.
• Promote a positive, responsible, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Maintain and support high standards of Health & Safety across the business.
• Support the application of Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement.
• Carry out additional tasks as required to support business needs.

Requirements for this role:

• Degree educated or at least 3 years' supply chain experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in bonded warehousing, IPR, or customs clearance.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to plan, organise, and communicate effectively within a team.
• Confident decision-maker, able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Positive, professional, and approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.
• Capable of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, ideally within the medical device industry.
• Understanding of quality procedures, health & safety, and risk assessment.

 
About this role:

• Salary for this role is up to £39,000 (depending on experience)
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week
• This is an office-based position
• Full time, permanent role
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

 
How to Apply:
We invite suitably experienced candidates to apply by following the appropriate links or by contacting Recruit 2 You directly on (phone number removed) who are acting as an employment agency for this hire.

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