Purchasing Co-ordinator
Marshall Motor Group - Milton Keynes
Competitive Basic Salary + performance based bonus; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.
Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday
Drive your career with a fantastic Motor Group, that’s known for more than just the brands it represents.
At Marshall Motor Group, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for an aspiring purchasing professional to join one of the UK’s most trusted and innovative automotive retailers as a Purchasing Coordinator.
In this role, you’ll ensure requisitions are accurate and cost-effective, streamline processes with smart solutions, and help onboard and manage suppliers to keep our supply chain strong and secure. You’ll also play a key part in exciting transformation projects, from implementing our Source-to-Pay system to enhancing supplier performance frameworks. Plus, you’ll provide vital admin support to keep everything running smoothly.
If you’re detail-driven, proactive, and passionate about improving processes, this is your chance to grow your career in procurement while shaping the future of purchasing for the Group!
In this role:
- Review and validate purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and compliance before submission to third-party suppliers
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within purchasing activities where possible
- Drive process improvements, such as optimizing Coupa catalogues, to enhance efficiency across the Group’s purchasing operations
- Manage supplier onboarding and governance, mitigating financial and reputational risks within the supply chain
- Support procurement transformation initiatives, including the rollout and ongoing delivery of the Source-to-Pay system
- Assist with supplier performance and relationship management frameworks to strengthen partnerships
- Provide administrative support to the procurement team, including rebate management and third-party coordination.
We're looking for:
- Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage own workload effectively.
- Comfortable engaging with suppliers and senior stakeholders (e.g., Heads of Business).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Keen to develop a career within Purchasing/Procurement.
- Confident using systems and adaptable to new technology.
About us:
At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.
We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.
In return to your commitment to us, we will offer you:
- Career development: Succession planning, with Constellation Automotive leadership training.
- Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.
- Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
- Referral bonuses: Up to £2,000 for successful referrals.
At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.