About Us
Hubbway Plant Hire is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in the Plant Hire Industry. Our fleet consists of a variety of plant machinery, including Excavators, Telehandlers, Rollers, Bowsers, and Tractors, which is hired to our customers both self drive and operated.
Job Overview
The Purchasing Co-ordinator is responsible for managing the procurement of equipment, consumables, parts, and services required to support the efficient operations. The role focuses on securing quality products and services at competitive prices, maintaining supplier relationships, controlling costs, and ensuring stock availability to support business operations and customer demands.
Procurement & Purchasing
- Source and purchase equipment, plant components, consumables, PPE, and operational supplies.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure best value, quality, and service levels.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to maximise cost savings and commercial benefits.
- Raise purchase orders and manage the procurement process from requisition through to delivery.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues relating to quality, delivery, or service.
Supplier Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews to ensure service level agreements and business requirements are met.
- Resolve supplier disputes and discrepancies efficiently.
Inventory & Stock Control
- Monitor stock levels and forecast purchasing requirements to ensure availability of critical items.
- Work closely with workshop, transport, and hire desk teams to understand operational requirements.
- Minimise stock shortages while avoiding excessive inventory holding.
- Assist with stock audits and inventory management processes.
Cost Control & Commercial Performance
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Track purchasing expenditure and provide regular reports to management.
- Ensure purchasing activities remain within approved budgets.
- Support the business in achieving profitability and operational efficiency targets.
Compliance & Administration
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchase order systems.
- Support internal and external audits where required.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buyer, or supply chain role.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience within the plant hire, construction, engineering, or equipment hire industry.
- Knowledge of procurement systems and inventory management software.
- Understanding of supply chain management principles.
- CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS accreditation.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Professional and customer-focused approach.
Team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
What We Offer
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm), Basic of 42.5 hours per week
- Holiday Entitlement: 23 days + bank holidays
- Development: Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
- Work Environment: A dynamic, collaborative, and efficient team
Pay: Up to £37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
