Procurement Coordinator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Lymm; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health plan

Training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing & rewards

Job summary

Kids Planet is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to coordinate procurement activities across our UK nurseries and head office. You will raise, process, and monitor purchase orders, source supplier quotations, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of goods and services.

You will work closely with Finance, Operations, and Nursery teams, supporting tender exercises, contract renewals, and continuous improvement to procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain administration.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with procurement ERP or finance systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Raise, process, and monitor purchase orders.
• Support sourcing activities and obtain supplier quotations.
• Coordinate procurement requests from nursery and head office teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier queries, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier records, contracts, and pricing information.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and delivery metrics.
• Analyse spend data and prepare regular reports.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and due diligence.
• Support contract renewals and tender exercises.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Nursery teams to ensure timely supply of products and services.

Skills

Procurement experience

Administrative skills

Excel skills

ERP systems

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship

Commercial awareness

Time management

Education

CIPS Level 3/4

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement ERP

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Procurement Coordinator

Purpose of the Role

To coordinate the procurement of goods and services across the organisation, ensuring value for money, continuity of supply, and excellent service to internal stakeholders. The Procurement Coordinator supports supplier management, purchase order processing, contract administration, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Why Kids Planet?

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What's in it for you?

• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, process, and monitor purchase orders.
• Support sourcing activities and obtain supplier quotations.
• Coordinate procurement requests from nursery and head office teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier queries, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier records, contracts, and pricing information.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and delivery metrics.
• Analyse spend data and prepare regular reports.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and due diligence.
• Support contract renewals and tender exercises.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Nursery teams to ensure timely supply of products and services.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain administration.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with procurement, ERP, or finance systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• CIPS Level 3 or Level 4 (or working towards).
• Experience in multi-site or retail/hospitality/education environments.
• Experience supporting tender or contract management activities.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical and numerical ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness.
• Time management and planning.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Team player.
• Customer-focused.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Professional and reliable.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.