Job Description
Who will you be working with?
A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Purchasing and Accounts Payable Coordinator.
Role: Purchasing and Accounts Payable Coordinator
Salary: £Competitive
Location: Northampton, (NN4 8HJ)
Hours: Monday 08:00am to 15:30pm, Tuesday to Friday 08:00am to 16:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
The Purchasing and Accounts Payable Coordinator will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, onboarding new suppliers, and ensuring smooth operations across the supply chain. In addition, the role has a strong financial focus, taking responsibility for managing and resolving accounts payable queries, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner in line with company policies.
The successful candidate will support cost control initiatives by monitoring spend, identifying discrepancies, and working closely with finance to maintain accurate financial records and reporting. There will also be an expectation to contribute to budget tracking, supplier cost analysis, and continuous improvement of purchasing and payment processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
What will your typical day look like?
- Supporting accounts payable activities by handling supplier queries, resolving invoice discrepancies, and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
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Coordinating across procurement, finance, and production teams to support smooth material flow and operational delivery.
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Managing supplier relationships by onboarding new suppliers, maintaining accurate records, and acting as the main point of contact.
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Monitoring and improving supplier performance by escalating issues where needed and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What do we want to know about you?
- Previous experience in a supply chain, procurement, or accounts payable role within a manufacturing environment.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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Understanding of ERP systems and supplier onboarding processes.
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Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
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Attention to detail with managing data and financial transactions.
If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.
Apply today! #LI-PROMOTEDJOBS
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired. #LI-PROMOTEDJOBS
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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