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Supply Chain Assistant (Full Time, Permanent)

The role of a Supply Chain Assistant is to support the buyers within the Supply Chain department.

Important Information
Location: Headquarters, Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ, Wallsend, England, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
Date Posted: 31st March 2026
Closing Date: 17th April 2026
Industry: Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

The key responsibilities of the role are:

  • To support the buyers in expediting Purchase Orders, RFQ’s and supplier documentation

  • Data Cleansing – to review aged RFQ’s and expedite responses internally and externally

  • IFS Data input and maintenance – Pricing, lead times and Preferred Suppliers 

  • Use existing RFQ templates and appropriate supporting tools to prepare & send RFQ’s out for parts highlighted by the Buyer or Procurement Manager.  Create purchase orders, obtain approvals and expedite acknowledgement and orders to completion.

  • To support the buyers in sending Engineering drawings and files as and when requested

  • ECO’s – Manage the distribution of ECO’s within the team and expedite responses, liaise with stakeholders within the process, report on impact of ECO’s to the Procurement Manager

  • Ordering and expediting of PO’s for the wider business

  • Dressing of New Parts and running reports to catch anomalies.

  • Following of SMD Purchasing Procedures

Requirements

The candidate must have the ability to manage the time and working requirements of self to ensure that critical business needs are met at all times

Some theoretical or practical knowledge and the application of Purchasing is preferred.

SMD

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.

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The power behind subsea pioneers.

We collaborate with future-thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in under water industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging subsea locations on the planet.

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Our people.

We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are ‘Our people’. ‘Our engineers’. ‘Our team’. ‘Our talent.’ Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear.

Our benefits

At Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD), we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a company pension scheme to ensure financial security. We prioritize employee health with private medical insurance, wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Professional development is encouraged through training opportunities and career progression pathways. Additionally, we foster a positive work-life balance with flexible working options where possible. At SMD, we are committed to rewarding our team’s hard work and dedication with benefits that enhance both their personal and professional lives.

Health insurance

Vacation, Paid time off

Paid sick days

Retirement plan and/or pension

Office perks

Employee development programs

Gym membership or wellness programs

Casual dress

Free parking

Cycle to work

Free work laptop

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing Scheme

Shopping Cashback

Annual Rise

Employee Recognition Scheme

Hybrid Working

Annual performance review

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Progression opportunities

Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Long service awards

Staff celebration events

Supply Chain Assistant (Full Time, Permanent)

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.