Procurement Coordinator

ALPLA UK Limited; Golborne; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Golborne is seeking a proactive Procurement Coordinator to manage daily purchasing activities and oversee the procurement team. You will ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods while maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and negotiation skills, a relevant degree, and proficiency in procurement software. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and employee discounts.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

PerkBox discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership abilities and team management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a procurement team.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle.
• Negotiate contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

D365

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will enjoy doing

About the Role :

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will oversee daily purchasing activities, manage and mentor the procurement team, and ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in compliance with organisational policies.

You will act as a key link between internal stakeholders, category management, and external suppliers, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant procurement operations across assigned spend areas.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of procurement specialists. Manage workloads, conduct performance evaluations, and foster professional development.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, including processing purchase orders, managing requisitions, and ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and address issues such as quality concerns, delivery delays, or payment discrepancies.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and support local and country-level cost-saving initiatives. Conduct spend analysis.
• Support the Head of Procurement Operations and Category Managers on procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you great

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Proficiency in procurement software / ERP systems (, D365) and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management

What you can expect working with us

Procurement Coordinator

Location : Golborne (WA3)

Reports to : Head of Procurement Operations

Up to £70,000

Benefits package; Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen.

At ALPLA, westand forhigh-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue‑chip clientsacross 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

Additional Information :

• Life assurance from day one
• Company Pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Training and Development Support
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Christmas vouchers for you and your children
• Long service awards

Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as :

• Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24 / 7 access to qualified therapists

Please apply to this position for immediate review – contact Nathan Turtington – UK Internal Recruiter for more information.