PO & Project Coordinator Lead / AP Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking a proactive PO & Project Coordinator Lead to manage a dynamic team in Reading. This role is pivotal for driving performance improvements, managing purchase orders, and enhancing customer relations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leadership and accounts payable, demonstrating a capacity for process improvement in an evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership and performance management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in dynamic settings.
• Experience in accounts payable or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6 coordinators focused on performance and operations.
• Handle end-to-end purchase orders and resolve internal customer queries.
• Champion improvements in process and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Customer-Facing Skills

Communication

Process Improvement

Job description

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PO & Project Coordinator Lead / AP Team Lead, Preston, Lancashire

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Project People

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 approximately 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 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 – 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!