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
