Procurement Coordinator

ALPLA INC.; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging company in Golborne is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to lead purchasing activities and manage the procurement team. The successful candidate will oversee the procurement cycle, develop supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to secure cost savings while ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant procurement experience, and proficiency in ERP systems like D365. This role offers a salary of up to £70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and bonuses.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

PerkBox - High Street brand discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement with supervisory roles is desired.
• Strong leadership with team management abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor procurement specialists.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Procurement software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

D365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Golborne / Warrington / United Kingdom /Procurement/Full time

About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will oversee daily purchasing activities, manage and mentor the procurement team, and ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in compliance with organisational policies.

You will act as a key link between internal stakeholders, category management, and external suppliers, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant procurement operations across assigned spend areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of procurement specialists. Manage workloads, conduct performance evaluations, and foster professional development.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, including processing purchase orders, managing requisitions, and ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and address issues such as quality concerns, delivery delays, or payment discrepancies.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and support local and country-level cost-saving initiatives. Conduct spend analysis.
• Support the Head of Procurement Operations and Category Managers on procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you great

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (e.g., D365) and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management

What you can expect working with us

Procurement Coordinator

Location: Golborne (WA3)

Reports to: Head of Procurement Operations

Up to £70,000 p.a.

Benefits package: Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen.

At ALPLA, westand forhigh-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clientsacross 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

Additional Information:

• Life assurance from day one
• Company Pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Training and Development Support
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Christmas vouchers for you and your children
• Long service awards

Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as:

• Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists

Please apply to this position for immediate review – contact Nathan Turtington – UK Internal Recruiter for more information.

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