Procurement & Logistics Support Officer

About This Role

Working within a marine environment, the Procurement & Logistics Specialist will support the day-to-day activities of the Procurement team, with a strong focus on supplier communication, order coordination and ensuring materials, parts, equipment and services are delivered in line with business and project requirements. The role will act as an important point of contact between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring information is communicated effectively, orders are progressed and potential supply or delivery issues are identified and addressed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing procurement, purchasing or logistics experience to develop their skills within the marine industry and become an integral part of a busy procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive day-to-day working relationships with suppliers and logistics providers
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery dates, availability and general order queries
• Communicate regularly with internal teams to understand requirements and purchasing priorities
• Provide clear and timely updates on order progress, expected delivery dates and potential delays
• Proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained
• Identify potential supply or delivery issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to help resolve them
• Escalate significant issues or delays to the Procurement Manager where appropriate
• Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery performance, lead times and service levels
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure materials and equipment are available when required
• Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing, availability and lead times
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure supplier order acknowledgements are received and checked
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite where required
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers, products and alternative supply options when required
• Support supplier onboarding and maintenance of accurate supplier records
• Help resolve pricing, quantity, invoice and delivery discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing and order information within company systems
• Coordinate collections and deliveries with suppliers, couriers and freight providers where required
• Track shipments and ensure relevant internal teams are kept informed
• Assist with shipping, import/export and customs documentation where required
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and supplier processes

Requirements

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics or a similar coordination-based role