Procurement Coordinator

Procurement 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!