Hybrid PO & Project Coordinator — PMO Delivery Expert

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MBNL is seeking a proactive PO & Project Coordinator to support programme teams across the project lifecycle. You will manage purchase orders, financial tracking, governance and project administration, delivering timely information and accurate reporting to help decisions.

This hybrid role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and helping others
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong analytical capability with large data volumes
• Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot and VLOOKUP
• Experience using ERP/financial management systems such as IFS, SAP or Oracle
• Proactive with the confidence to take ownership and resolve issues
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment with stakeholders
• Resilience and professionalism when facing challenges or escalations
• Continuous improvement mindset and looking for smarter ways of working

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, professional support to Programme and Project Managers across the project lifecycle
• Handle and raise high volumes of PO requests on a day-to-day basis
• Coordinate and administer the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Build strong relationships with project teams, finance colleagues and suppliers
• Monitor, track and report on purchase orders, commitments and project financial information
• Ensure goods receipting activities are completed accurately and on time
• Support invoice queries and payment activities and maintain supplier relationships
• Proactively track forecasts, expenditure and financial performance, highlighting risks and trends
• Help minimise aged GRNI balances through effective monitoring
• Support project governance activities with accurate records and minutes
• Organise steering groups, project meetings and governance forums
• Maintain project trackers, reports and delivery artefacts for decision-making
• Support financial close activities and asset handovers
• Work with teams to enhance reporting and simplify processes
• Maintain and update PMO tools and systems for continuous improvement
• Promote best practice and governance compliance across projects
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Become the PO SME within the assigned Project Group

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Communication

Relationship-building

Matrix working

Continuous improvement

Tools

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

MBNL is seeking a proactive PO & Project Coordinator to support programme teams across the project lifecycle. You will manage purchase orders, financial tracking, governance and project administration, delivering timely information and accurate reporting to help decisions.

This hybrid role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.