Purchasing Coordinator
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P+S Personnel Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PS4169SO |
Summary
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, permanent basis.
Role Purpose
The Purchasing Coordinator / Rental Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end procurement, coordination, and logistical management of components and services required for well service unit builds, alongside the commercial and operational coordination of rental units. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, timely availability of materials, and efficient utilisation of rental assets while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Procurement
• Coordinate purchasing of parts, equipment, and services required for well service unit builds, overhauls, and refurbishments.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, lead times, and reliability.
• Raise, manage, and track purchase orders in line with internal approval and budgetary controls.
• Expedite orders to meet build schedules and operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and cost tracking.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and workshop teams to understand technical requirements and build timelines.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and recommending reorder points for critical components.
Rental Coordination
• Coordinate the scheduling, mobilisation, and demobilisation of nitrogen rental units for customer projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding availability, specifications, and rental terms.
• Liaise with operations, transport providers, and third-party vendors to ensure on-time delivery and collection.
• Track utilisation, rental periods, and returns to maximise asset efficiency and revenue.
• Prepare rental documentation, confirmations, and internal handover information.
• Support invoicing by ensuring rental periods, rates, and services are accurately captured.
Commercial & Administrative Support
• Monitor purchasing and rental costs against budgets and highlight variances.
• Assist in negotiating supplier and rental-related commercial terms where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate ERP or internal system data related to purchasing and rentals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Produce reports on purchasing performance, supplier lead times, and rental utilisation as required.
Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, rental coordination, or operations support role.
• Experience within oil & gas, well services, industrial equipment, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating rental fleets or mobile equipment (e.g. nitrogen units, pumping units, or similar). (Desirable)
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems. (Desirable)
• Understanding of well service equipment and unit build processes. (Desirable)
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven
• Structured and methodical approach to work
• Team-oriented with strong ownership mentality
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk
Role Purpose
The Purchasing Coordinator / Rental Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end procurement, coordination, and logistical management of components and services required for well service unit builds, alongside the commercial and operational coordination of rental units. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, timely availability of materials, and efficient utilisation of rental assets while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Procurement
• Coordinate purchasing of parts, equipment, and services required for well service unit builds, overhauls, and refurbishments.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, lead times, and reliability.
• Raise, manage, and track purchase orders in line with internal approval and budgetary controls.
• Expedite orders to meet build schedules and operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and cost tracking.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and workshop teams to understand technical requirements and build timelines.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and recommending reorder points for critical components.
Rental Coordination
• Coordinate the scheduling, mobilisation, and demobilisation of nitrogen rental units for customer projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding availability, specifications, and rental terms.
• Liaise with operations, transport providers, and third-party vendors to ensure on-time delivery and collection.
• Track utilisation, rental periods, and returns to maximise asset efficiency and revenue.
• Prepare rental documentation, confirmations, and internal handover information.
• Support invoicing by ensuring rental periods, rates, and services are accurately captured.
Commercial & Administrative Support
• Monitor purchasing and rental costs against budgets and highlight variances.
• Assist in negotiating supplier and rental-related commercial terms where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate ERP or internal system data related to purchasing and rentals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Produce reports on purchasing performance, supplier lead times, and rental utilisation as required.
Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, rental coordination, or operations support role.
• Experience within oil & gas, well services, industrial equipment, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating rental fleets or mobile equipment (e.g. nitrogen units, pumping units, or similar). (Desirable)
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems. (Desirable)
• Understanding of well service equipment and unit build processes. (Desirable)
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven
• Structured and methodical approach to work
• Team-oriented with strong ownership mentality
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk