Procurement Coordinator

Boxmore Packaging; Warrington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in the UK is seeking a proactive Procurement Coordinator. In this role, you'll oversee daily purchasing activities, manage a procurement team, and ensure timely acquisition of goods and services. Key responsibilities include leading negotiations with suppliers, conducting spend analysis, and supporting procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and strong negotiation skills, with a salary of up to £70,000 and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

High Street brand discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor procurement specialists.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle and ensure accuracy.
• Identify and manage supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Negotiation and contract management

Analytical and problem-solving

Effective communication

Proficiency in procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365

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 (e.g., 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 p.a.

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

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 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.