Procurement Coordinator

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans with stakeholders and raise purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare quotations for competitive pricing and value.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries to meet agreed timescales.
• Monitor stock and support inventory planning.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and stock information in company systems.
• Support stock availability and business needs across departments.
• Maintain supplier relationships and handle purchasing requests and enquiries.
• Improve purchasing efficiency, processes, and cost control.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide administrative support to senior management.

Candidate requirements

• Previous procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management experience.
• Understanding of procurement processes, stock control, and supplier management.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and inventory management software.
• Ability to collaborate, solve problems, and manage competing priorities.
• Relevant procurement or supply chain qualification, such as CIPS, is desirable but not essential.
• Brightpearl, Inventory Planner, Shopify, and overseas purchasing experience are desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Compensation and contract

• Salary is £26,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 9:00am–5:00pm.

Workplace

• Work location is in person in Telford.

Benefits

• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional birthday leave and further leave entitlement after qualifying service.
• Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plan, and workplace pension.
• Product, systems, and professional development training.
• Casual dress, free parking, and on-site gym.
• Opportunity to develop a newly created role and contribute to supply chain improvements.