Procurement Coordinator

Allen Associates; Ascott-under-Wychwood; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to lead sourcing and purchasing for a high-impact environmental restoration programme in rural England. You will manage supplier relationships, support contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with public funding requirements while maintaining transparent procurement procedures.

Based in Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire with a mix of remote and in-office work, you will handle timesheets, expenses, invoices, and queries, applying best practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, including contract management, sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
• Familiarity with public funding regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience with Excel, procurement software, and financial management systems.
• Ability to work with farmers and land managers, understanding rural and agricultural challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and purchasing of services, materials and supplies for the programme.
• Manage supplier relationships, due diligence, and stay updated on service technologies.
• Facilitate contract negotiations and ensure compliance with public funding.
• Administer contracts: timesheets, expenses, invoices, and queries.
• Apply procurement best practices across sectors, including IT and facilities.
• Assist in securing private sector funding and bidding for future work.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Excel

Procurement software

Financial management systems

Rural/agricultural

Tools

Procurement software

Excel

Job description

Procurement Coordinator

Are you ready to make a real difference by managing procurement activities for a groundbreaking environmental restoration project? If you're organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in procurement processes across diverse sectors, this could be the role for you.

Procurement Coordinator Responsibilities

• Leading the sourcing and purchasing of services, materials, and supplies critical to the programme's success
• Managing supplier relationships, background checks, and keeping abreast of the latest service technologies to ensure high standards
• Facilitating contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with public funding requirements, and maintaining transparent procurement procedures
• Supporting the administration of contracts, including collation of timesheets, expenses, invoices, and resolving queries
• Applying procurement best practices across a range of sectors, including site-based schemes and back-office functions such as IT and office facilities
• Assisting with securing private sector funding and bidding for future work by leveraging procurement experience

Procurement Coordinator Rewards

• Salary from £30,000 to £34,000, depending on experience
• 33 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Support for applicable funded training and professional development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Be part of a committed, collaborative team working in a stunning landscape setting

The Company

Our client is a ground-breaking environmental scheme dedicated to enhancing the English countryside. They prioritise sustainability, community involvement, and innovative approaches to environmental challenges. This is an inclusive environment for someone looking to develop their career in environmental programme delivery.

Procurement Coordinator Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in procurement, involving contract management, sourcing, and supplier negotiations
• Familiarity with public funding regulations and compliance standards
• Experience with tools such as Excel, procurement software, and financial management systems
• Ability to work with farmers and land managers, understanding rural and agricultural challenges
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple procurement tasks

Location

Based broadly in the Oxfordshire/ Gloucestershire area, this role offers a mix of remote and in-office working. The office is accessible by car, with parking available, and enjoys scenic countryside views.

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