Procurement Coordinator

Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd; Marlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Private healthcare

Wellbeing screening

EAP 24/7 support

Life Assurance

Job summary

Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd is seeking a highly organised Procurement Coordinator to support the purchasing and supply of materials, equipment and services across the business. You will ensure engineers, projects and service teams receive the right products when needed, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and supplier performance.

You will raise POs, source from approved suppliers, obtain quotes, monitor stock levels and co-ordinate deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or administrative role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Source materials, equipment, and services from approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing where appropriate.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitor purchase order progress and resolve any supply issues.
• Track supplier lead times, pricing, and service levels.
• Escalate supplier issues to the Procurement Manager where required.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as required.
• Coordinate deliveries and ensure accurate receipt of goods.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Project Management teams to understand material requirements.
• Ensure project equipment is procured and delivered within agreed timescales.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Customer focus

Procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Procurement Coordinator to support the efficient purchasing and supply of materials, equipment, and services across the business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring engineers, projects, and service teams have the products they need, when they need them, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and supplier performance. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and operational teams to manage procurement activities, coordinate deliveries, monitor stock levels, and support continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Source materials, equipment, and services from approved suppliers
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing where appropriate
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor purchase order progress and resolve any supply issues
• Track supplier lead times, pricing, and service levels
• Escalate supplier issues to the Procurement Manager where required
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as required
• Coordinate deliveries and ensure accurate receipt of goods
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Project Management teams to understand material requirements
• Ensure project equipment is procured and delivered within agreed timescales

Requirements

• Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or administrative role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
• Highly organised and methodical
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Customer-focused mindset
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success. It also allows us to retain our independence and protect our company culture and values
• 25 days annual leave + local bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Optional annual private wellbeing and health screening appointment fully funded by Evolution
• Employee assistance programme which offers 24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance