Expeditor / Junior Buyer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support our procurement, shipping and supply chain activities. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with suppliers, internal teams and logistics partners to ensure products and materials are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Own the day-to-day expediting of open purchase orders, prioritising items that may affect production, projects, customer commitments or inventory availability.
• Obtain, verify and record supplier order acknowledgements, committed delivery dates and revised promise dates.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers to confirm progress, challenge delays and secure realistic recovery plans.
• Monitor overdue and due-soon purchase order lines and take timely follow-up action before delivery dates are missed.
• Identify shortages, slippage and conflicting commitments, assess the operational impact and escalate critical risks promptly.
• Provide regular feedback and status updates to internal stakeholders on purchase orders, supplier commitments, shipment progress and any potential delivery risks.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and resolve routine order, delivery, quality and invoice queries.
• Assist the Purchasing team with the creation, processing and placement of purchase orders, ensuring orders are raised accurately and in a timely manner.
• Arrange collections and preparation of shipping documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Track deliveries and help resolve delayed, damaged or missing consignments.
• Work closely with suppliers, couriers, stores, production and sales teams to ensure on-time dispatch.
• Maintain supplier, pricing, lead-time and purchasing data within the ERP system. (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
• Provide general administrative and operational support as required.

Essential Skills

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical accuracy and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in expediting, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, operations or a closely related administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and courier management platforms.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing a career in procurement and supply chain.
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers or shipments.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Other Requirements

• Office-based role in Gloucester. Home working is not available.
• Eligible for security clearance, or able to obtain it.
• Must be a UK citizen or have lived in the UK continuously for at least five years.

What We Offer

At Spectrum Control, we recognise the value our employees bring and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 9-day fortnight, with every other Friday off
• Early finish at lunchtime on alternate Fridays
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• Employee reward and recognition programme
• Retail, leisure and gym discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling support Training, development and educational support
• Career progression opportunities within a growing global business

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].