Purchasing Coordinator (9 month FTC)
Location
Falmouth, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/11/2025
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Description
Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator (9 month FTC)
Location: Watson Marlow - Bickland Water Road
Location Type: Hybrid
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Purchasing Coordinator (9 month FTC) to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities: Role Purpose
Your Primary role is the provision of operational support and services to the Purchasing department to meet agreed levels of performance to support the monthly business sales targets and key stakeholder demand. This will be achieved through alignment & collaboration with the wider supply chain team, other WML functions, WMFTS and SSE.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
You will support the Purchasing department by undertaking various duties, such as keeping accurate records, compiling reports to demonstrate performance against targets, maintaining digital filing systems, verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders and other tasks required to provide a satisfactory level of service to the department and wider business stakeholders.
You will ensure the success of your role by supporting your department leadership team and fellow department team members by meeting your role purpose and by attending regular team meetings,1-2-1’s and pursuing, as required suitable skill development.
You will support the wider Supply Chain team to drive higher levels of departmental performance and contribution to overall business performance through effective collaboration, alignment, and delivery of key objectives.
You will support the development of continuous improvement for key processes & systems in the supply chain department, to build on added-value and to remove waste, initially through improving manual routines and then through the appropriate adoption of digital tools.
You will ensure the company’s health and safety policy is complied with and that, as far as reasonably practicable, a safe working environment exists. If training needs are recognised to minimise risks to health and safety you will attend this. As always report EHS concerns in the outlined way according to company policies and procedures.
Skills/Experience:
Criteria: Essential (E) or Desirable/Working Towards (DW)
Previous Experience:
Working in a busy office environment providing administrative support. (E)
In analytics and the ability to interpret data to provide strategic and tactical business solutions. (E)
In a purchasing-based role or wide supply chain functions. (DW)
Experience of product planning and procurement ERP/MRP systems. (DW)
Ability to effectively use computer and communication technology such as Microsoft Office applications. (E)
Imports and Commodity code experience an advantage (DW)
Personal Attributes:
Positive, self-managing and highly motivated who thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment. and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature (E)
Ability to work to deadlines. (E)
A problem solver with a positive mindset, decisive and able to identify and deliver priorities (E)
Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders and work as part of a diverse and successful team (E)
Qualifications:
Level 3 CIPS certification (WD)
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
Location: Watson Marlow - Bickland Water Road
Location Type: Hybrid
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Purchasing Coordinator (9 month FTC) to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities: Role Purpose
Your Primary role is the provision of operational support and services to the Purchasing department to meet agreed levels of performance to support the monthly business sales targets and key stakeholder demand. This will be achieved through alignment & collaboration with the wider supply chain team, other WML functions, WMFTS and SSE.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
You will support the Purchasing department by undertaking various duties, such as keeping accurate records, compiling reports to demonstrate performance against targets, maintaining digital filing systems, verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders and other tasks required to provide a satisfactory level of service to the department and wider business stakeholders.
You will ensure the success of your role by supporting your department leadership team and fellow department team members by meeting your role purpose and by attending regular team meetings,1-2-1’s and pursuing, as required suitable skill development.
You will support the wider Supply Chain team to drive higher levels of departmental performance and contribution to overall business performance through effective collaboration, alignment, and delivery of key objectives.
You will support the development of continuous improvement for key processes & systems in the supply chain department, to build on added-value and to remove waste, initially through improving manual routines and then through the appropriate adoption of digital tools.
You will ensure the company’s health and safety policy is complied with and that, as far as reasonably practicable, a safe working environment exists. If training needs are recognised to minimise risks to health and safety you will attend this. As always report EHS concerns in the outlined way according to company policies and procedures.
Skills/Experience:
Criteria: Essential (E) or Desirable/Working Towards (DW)
Previous Experience:
Working in a busy office environment providing administrative support. (E)
In analytics and the ability to interpret data to provide strategic and tactical business solutions. (E)
In a purchasing-based role or wide supply chain functions. (DW)
Experience of product planning and procurement ERP/MRP systems. (DW)
Ability to effectively use computer and communication technology such as Microsoft Office applications. (E)
Imports and Commodity code experience an advantage (DW)
Personal Attributes:
Positive, self-managing and highly motivated who thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment. and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature (E)
Ability to work to deadlines. (E)
A problem solver with a positive mindset, decisive and able to identify and deliver priorities (E)
Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders and work as part of a diverse and successful team (E)
Qualifications:
Level 3 CIPS certification (WD)
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- A generous holiday allowance
- Three days’ paid volunteering leave
- Comprehensive private healthcare
- An enhanced retirement plan
- Life assurance
- Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
- Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
- Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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