PO & Project Coordinator Lead / AP Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector seeks a proactive PO & Project Coordinator Lead/AP Team Lead to enhance their Sheffield team's operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing purchase orders and ensuring excellent stakeholder communication. This permanent position offers the opportunity to drive impactful improvements in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience.
• Experience in accounts payable or similar roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of ~6 coordinators.
• Handling high-volume purchase orders end-to-end.
• Improving and streamlining process efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Centricity

Job description

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sheffield, south yorkshire, 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:

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• 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!

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom