PO & Project Coordinator Lead / AP Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a dynamic PO & Project Coordinator Lead to manage a team and enhance purchase order processing. This permanent role in Reading offers an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader focused on problem-solving and process improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts payable and strong leadership skills. Whether you enjoy direct engagement with team members or stakeholders, this role promises to be rewarding and impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership with a focus on managing high-volume activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and capable of thriving in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of ~6 coordinators.
• Raising and managing purchase orders end-to-end.
• Ensuring smooth and efficient PO processing with high attention to detail.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Customer-facing skills

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basildon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Reading (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Type: Permanent

Are you a hands-on team leader with a knack for problem-solving and process improvement? We're looking for a proactive and experienced PO & Project Coordinator / AP Team Lead to join our dynamic team in Reading.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing a team of ~6 coordinators – setting direction, driving performance, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Playing an active role in day-to-day operations – raising and managing purchase orders (POs) end-to-end and resolving internal customer queries.
• Ensuring smooth and efficient PO processing with high attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders – a customer-centric mindset is essential.
• Championing the adoption of new tools and improvements in process and workflow efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in team leadership – performance management, conflict resolution, and direction-setting.
• A “doer” mentality – not afraid to roll up your sleeves and handle high-volume PO activity directly.
• Experience in accounts payable or similar roles with exposure to queue management and fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, evolving settings.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills – comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the business.

Ideal Background:

• AP Team Lead or similar role with high-volume, transactional process ownership.
• Experience handling a significant number of Purchase Orders
• Customer facing - will be dealing with suppliers as well as internal staff
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and change adoption.
• Telecoms experience is a plus but not required.

If you're ready to lead from the front, drive change, and support a busy and fast-moving team – we’d love to hear from you!