Procurement Coordinator

Richmond Work Match; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bike rides for you and a +1

25 days holiday pro rata + bank H

Private Medical Insurance & Cashplan

MYNDUP therapy and career coaching

Annual personal development budget

Free lunch on Friday

Enhanced Parental Leave

Regular Socials

Birthday off

Childcare salary sacrifice

Job summary

Richmond Work Match is seeking a procurement-focused professional in Southwark, London, to translate stock needs into supplier orders and manage supplier relationships. You will work with Inventory Controller and operations teams to keep the supply pipeline running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

You will negotiate to source high-quality materials within budget, maintain records, and support invoicing while ensuring on-time delivery. This onsite role requires five days in the office.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination role
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of building effective supplier relationships
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail - you keep records clean and processes tight
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or MRP systems
• A personable, professional communicator who can work across teams and with external partners
• A proactive mindset - you anticipate problems and act before they elevate
• We love spending time in the office together. This is an onsite role that requires being on site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Plan procurement decisions in line with real-time stock levels and consumption trends
• Prepare and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts and operational requirements
• Track slow-moving stock and optimise reorder points to prevent shortages and overstock
• Maintain procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information to support forecasting
• Support invoice control, documentation, and any tender processes as required
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse and operations teams to minimise supply chain disruption
• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials within budget using approved suppliers and MRP systems
• Raise and manage purchase orders from creation through to delivery with accurate records
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from new and existing suppliers to drive value and quality
• Monitor supplier performance against lead times and ETAs; chase delays to prevent gaps
• Onboard and manage supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, lead times and terms
• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support cost-saving initiatives

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Organised and detail-oriented

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

On-site role

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Great new opportunity based in Southwark

A bit about us

You know, those shared e-bikes in London? We're London's most sustainable shared e-bike operator. We bridge the gap between affordability and sustainability, using advertising revenue to offer our users up to 30 free minutes per ride. Our mission is to help cities move greener - and we're growing fast.

A bit about the role

This role is primarily focused on procurement - ensuring materials and components are sourced efficiently, at the right cost, and on time. Working closely with our Inventory Controller and operations teams, you'll translate stock needs into supplier orders, manage supplier relationships, and keep our supply pipeline running smoothly.

This is a commercially-minded role for someone who thrives on negotiation, planning, and keeping things moving.

What you’ll get in return

• Free bike rides for you and a +1
• 25 days holiday pro rata + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance & Cashplan
• Therapy and career coaching sessions through MYNDUP
• Annual personal development budget
• Free lunch on Friday
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Regular Socials
• Birthday off
• Childcare salary sacrifice

Duties

Planning and Demand

Collaborate closely with the Inventory Controller to align purchasing decisions with real-time stock levels and consumption trends

Prepare and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts and operational requirements

Track slow-moving stock and optimise re-order points to prevent both shortages and overstock

Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information to support forecasting

Support invoice control, documentation, and any tender processes as required

Work cross-functionally with warehouse and operations teams to minimise supply chain disruption

Procurement

Source, negotiate, and purchase high-quality materials and components within budget, using approved supplier lists and MRP systems

Raise and manage purchase orders from creation through to delivery, maintaining accurate records at every stage

Obtain and evaluate quotations from both new and existing suppliers, driving value and quality

Monitor supplier performance against lead times and delivery schedules; chase ETAs proactively to prevent supply gaps

Onboard and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements

Identify and develop alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support cost-saving initiatives

Additional

Who you are:

• 1-2 years in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination role
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of building effective supplier relationships
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail - you keep records clean and processes tight
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or MRP systems
• A personable, professional communicator who can work across teams and with external partners
• A proactive mindset - you anticipate problems and act before they elevate
• We love spending time in the office together. This is an onsite role that requires being on site 5 days a week.

If you're a Richmond business you can advertise work via Work Match at no cost.