Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: Burton upon Trent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Driving Licence: UK Driving Licence required

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a motivated and organised Purchasing & Supplier Coordinator to support the management and growth of a nationwide network of external transport providers. Reporting into the Supplier Management function, this position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the transport and logistics sector.

You will be involved in sourcing, onboarding, and maintaining relationships with third-party carriers while ensuring compliance, performance, and service standards are consistently met.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Supplier Relationship Support

• Assist in identifying and engaging new transport suppliers to meet business demand.
• Help strengthen and expand existing supplier partnerships in line with operational goals.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to align supplier capabilities with service requirements.

Supplier Onboarding & Compliance

• Support supplier approval and onboarding processes following internal procedures.
• Set up and maintain supplier records within internal systems.
• Monitor supplier compliance using approved compliance databases.
• Support ongoing performance reviews, ensuring suppliers meet policy and quality standards.

Carrier Coordination

• Assist with sourcing suitable transport providers for varied transport requirements.
• Act as a point of contact for carriers, ensuring clear communication and service continuity.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.

About You:

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with external suppliers.
• Well organised with good attention to detail.
• Experience in transport or logistics is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn, develop commercial awareness, and build negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Holds a valid UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per year.
• 20 days annual leave, increasing by one day every three years of service.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Office-based role with occasional UK travel (company pool car provided).
• Potential for limited international travel as part of supplier engagement.