Purchasing and Supply Chain Coordinator

Job overview

Are you an experienced purchasing or supply chain professional who enjoys taking ownership, working with suppliers and improving how things are done?

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing and Supply Chain Coordinator to join our growing team.

This is not simply an order-processing role. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities while also helping us improve stock levels, supplier performance, purchasing prices, freight costs and delivery reliability.

You will work closely with our management team, warehouse, sales department, finance team, suppliers and freight providers. You will also support the sourcing and development of new bathroom products for the Northern European market.

Key responsibilities

Purchasing and order management

Analyse purchasing requirements using Netstock, Microsoft Business Central, current stock and expected demand.
Review and challenge system-generated purchasing recommendations.
Prepare and place purchase orders with suppliers.
Review supplier order confirmations and update prices, quantities and delivery dates.
Follow up open and overdue purchase orders.
Communicate delays and delivery changes internally.
Update related sales orders and expected customer delivery dates.

Inventory and stock optimisation

Monitor stock shortages, excess stock and slow-moving products.
Work closely with the warehouse to understand space and capacity limitations.
Review purchasing quantities for large and bulky products.
Recommend changes to order frequency, safety stock, lead times and reorder levels.
Balance product availability with stock value, warehouse space and cash tied up in inventory.
Support planning for projects, promotions and seasonal demand.

Supplier management and negotiation

Maintain regular and professional communication with suppliers.
Monitor supplier pricing, delivery performance, quality and responsiveness.
Negotiate prices, minimum order quantities, payment terms, lead times and freight conditions.
Identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of supplier agreements and commercial terms.
Support management with larger supplier negotiations.

Sourcing and product development

Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers.
Request and compare quotations based on price, quality, lead time, MOQ and total landed cost.
Support the sourcing and development of new products.
Request samples, specifications and commercial information.
Follow up prototypes, packaging, tooling and supplier deadlines.
Coordinate initial production orders and monitor first deliveries.

Freight and inbound logistics

Arrange inbound transport and shipment bookings.
Obtain and compare freight quotations.
Coordinate shipments with suppliers, freight providers and the warehouse.
Monitor shipments and follow up delays.
Check freight invoices against agreed quotations.
Investigate discrepancies and unnecessary surcharges.
Identify opportunities to reduce freight and handling costs.

Invoice and supplier issue control

Check supplier invoices against purchase orders and agreed prices.
Investigate price, quantity and freight discrepancies.
Coordinate claims relating to shortages, damage, incorrect products or quality concerns.
Follow up credit notes and agreed supplier resolutions.
Skills and qualifications
At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics or inventory planning.
Experience working directly with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
Experience negotiating prices and commercial terms.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience using ERP systems.
Experience with Microsoft Business Central or Netstock is an advantage.
Experience obtaining and comparing freight quotations.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong attention to detail.
A structured and persistent approach to follow-up.
Ability to work independently and manage several suppliers and projects simultaneously.
Experience with product sourcing or product development is an advantage.
The person we are looking for

You are:

Proactive rather than purely task-driven.
Commercially minded and comfortable discussing prices and terms.
Analytical and detail-oriented.
Confident communicating with suppliers.
Persistent when following up delays or unresolved issues.
Comfortable taking ownership and making recommendations.
Able to challenge existing processes constructively.
Reliable, organised and focused on continuous improvement.
What we offer
A varied and responsible full-time remote position.
A salary of USD 700–900 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
The opportunity to develop and influence our purchasing and supply chain function.
Direct contact with company management and key suppliers.
Responsibility for meaningful projects rather than only administrative tasks.
Training in our systems, products and internal processes.
A supportive and collaborative international working environment.
Long-term development opportunities in a growing company.
Regular feedback and performance discussions.
Working hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

You must be available for regular working-hour overlap with our Danish office between approximately 08:00 and 16:00 CET, although the exact schedule can be agreed.

How to apply

Please send us:

Your CV.
A short introduction explaining why you are suitable for the role.
Details of your purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience.
An example of a supplier negotiation or cost-saving initiative you have handled.
An example of how you have improved stock availability, reduced excess stock or solved a supply issue.
Your expected monthly salary.
Your earliest possible starting date.

Applications will be reviewed continuously, and we will hire when we find the right candidate.

Strømberg Bad A/S is a growing Danish company that develops and supplies stylish bathroom products for customers across Denmark, Norway and Sweden.