Full job descriptionProcurement Coordinator
*Location: Mayfair, London
*Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30
*Contract: Maternity Cover with potential to become permanent (12 month contract)
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a proactive and highly organised Procurement Coordinator to join a well-established international business based in Central London.
Initially offered on a maternity cover basis, this role has the potential to become permanent depending on business requirements. Working within a busy procurement team, you will be responsible for coordinating the purchase of parts, spares, chemicals, and other operational supplies for international industrial projects, ensuring products are sourced cost-effectively and delivered within required timescales.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building supplier relationships, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
*Coordinate the procurement of parts, spares, chemicals, and operational supplies for international projects.
*Monitor stock levels and ensure orders are placed in a timely manner, taking supplier lead times and shipping schedules into account.
*Work closely with project teams to source products that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
*Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and support project delivery.
*Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness and supply options.
*Obtain and assess supplier quotations, supporting commercial negotiations where appropriate.
*Liaise with technical teams to ensure specifications and operational requirements are clearly understood.
*Coordinate with logistics and freight providers to support the timely shipment of goods.
*Track orders from placement through to final delivery, proactively managing any delays or issues.
*Maintain accurate procurement records and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
*Support procurement activities across a variety of industrial and engineering projects as required.
*Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*Previous experience within a procurement, purchasing, or buying role.
*Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Experience building supplier relationships and supporting commercial negotiations.
*A strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
*A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
*The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
*Confidence communicating with stakeholders across different departments and locations.
*A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team.
Desirable Experience
The following experience would be advantageous, but is not essential:
*International procurement or sourcing.
*Logistics, freight, or supply chain coordination.
*Engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or construction-related environments.
*Import/export procurement processes.
If this role sounds of interest, please do apply and I will be in touch!