Job Description

The Role

Permanent Full Time

The Role

As a

Purchasing and Supply Co-ordinator

at Matara UK Ltd, you will play a vital part in ensuring the efficient procurement and supply of materials, components and finished goods required to support our production, machining and sales operations. You'll work closely with internal teams (sales, production, warehouse and finance) and external suppliers to manage stock levels, place orders, track deliveries, resolve supply issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing processes. Matara is known for bespoke automation solutions, quality service, and rapid lead times across diverse industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Raise and manage purchase orders to support production, stock and customer demand Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, correct quantities and competitive pricing Monitor stock levels and forecast requirements to maintain continuity of supply Liaise with internal teams (sales, production, warehouse and finance) to align purchasing priorities Track deliveries and proactively resolve supplier, quality or invoice issues Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory records within ERP systems Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and control costs

Key Qualifications / Skills

Prior experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials coordination (ideally within manufacturing or industrial supply). Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Strong negotiation and problem-solving ability to manage supplier issues effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with purchasing/inventory systems.

Rubix UK has a commitment to doing things differently for our colleagues and customers.



Today, Rubix Group is the clear market leader with a presence in 23 markets and sales of EUR3.15bn in 2023. Our customers include some of the biggest names in manufacturing, the SMEs that form the backbone of industry and everything in-between.



More than a mover of boxes, we use our specialist knowledge and technical expertise to deliver products and services that keep production lines moving.



Right now, across Europe there are 9,000 of us and counting. We've disrupted and we have grown, but we're not finished yet.


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