Materials Coordinator

A world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-tech scientific instrumentation is looking to recruit a Materials Coordinator to manage engineering change, control of subcontract processes, purchasing and shipping. If you work within materials and enjoy a variety of different areas that relate to it, then this role would perfectly suit you, as it covers engineering change, subcontract processes, purchasing and shipping.

• Receive notification of ECN, Process ECN - add, amend, remove parts on Methods of Manufacturing and Jobs
• Identify components and assemblies requiring subcontract processing, using ERP system
• Liaise with Production and Stores to prepare components and assemblies
• Request quotations and raise purchase orders for subcontract processes, consolidating requirements to maintain cost effectiveness
• Arrange shipments to subcontract suppliers
• Completion of jobs upon receipt of shipping route cards
• Management of incoming and outgoing shipments, both through courier and freight forwarders; including preparation of shipping documents and customs invoices, getting quotations for shipments and arranging the shipment
• Liaise with freight forwarders and couriers to clear imports through customs
• Raise purchase orders on the ERP system and sending to suppliers
• Check order confirmations against requirements and expediting

• Background in office environment (preferably manufacturing / engineering)
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and work under pressure
• Experience with an ERP system
• Experience in procurement in an engineering environment
• Shipping experience

If this Materials Coordinator role sounds of interest, please send in an application to Lee at MARS recruitment.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days; unfortunately, if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Our client is offering a great salary of up to £37,000pa, an excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life insurance, relaxed and flexible working environment.