Materials Coordinator - HVP Project

Bilfinger Berger SE; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in Warrington is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage supply flow and oversee inventory. The role includes procurement support, logistics coordination, and compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in materials management, and proficiency in ERP software. This position offers a dynamic working environment within a company known for high-quality standards and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or materials management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Potentially a degree in business, supply chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock, maintain accurate records, perform counts, manage levels, and handle scrap.
• Place orders, liaise with vendors for timely deliveries, and build supplier relationships.
• Coordinate material movement, schedule deliveries, and allocate stock to specific workstations or projects.
• Ensure materials are available for project schedules, process shortage requests, and manage returns.
• Maintain inventory systems (ERP), track material status, and prepare reports for management.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal, adhering to company HSE policies.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Logistics management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

ERP proficiency

Education

Degree in business or supply chain

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical, petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

A Materials Coordinator manages the flow of supplies, overseeing inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution to ensure projects and production have needed materials, acting as a key liaison between departments (like procurement, warehouse, production) and external suppliers to maintain stock levels and track logistics, often using ERP systems for documentation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Monitor stock, maintain accurate records, perform counts, manage levels, and handle scrap.
• Procurement Support: Place orders, liaise with vendors for timely deliveries, and build supplier relationships.
• Logistics & Distribution: Coordinate material movement, schedule deliveries, and allocate stock to specific workstations or projects.
• Project Support: Ensure materials are available for project schedules, process shortage requests, and manage returns.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain inventory systems (ERP), track material status, and prepare reports for management.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal, adhering to company HSE policies.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or materials management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Potentially a degree in business, supply chain, or related field.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.