Procurement Coordinator

ArrowXL; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Wigan seeks a Procurement Coordinator to manage the procurement cycle. You'll oversee supplier relationships and lead data-driven analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and familiarity with procurement processes. This full-time hybrid role offers competitive pay and significant employee benefits including private medical insurance and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Holiday Buy Scheme

Competitive Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Medicash health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Progression and Development Opportunities

Staff Discount

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Employee of the month

CEO Award of the month

Departmental Incentives

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers effectively.
• Exceptional organisational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Proactive approach to identifying supply chain bottlenecks.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement cycle, including POs and requisitions.
• Act as primary contact for vendors and maintain supplier database.
• Communicate supply chain risks and resolve quality discrepancies.
• Conduct market research and prepare procurement reports.
• Work with Finance to reconcile invoices and resolve variances.
• Streamline procurement workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

High Accountability

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Player

Education

Progress towards certification (CIPS or equivalent)

Previous experience in procurement or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Procurement Coordinator – Wigan (Hybrid) – Competitive salary plus great benefits

Full-time – 40 hours per week

✅ Are you naturally analytical with a proactive mindset?

✅ Do you have a strong desire to learn, improve processes, and create meaningful value?

✅ Are you motivated by collaboration and accountability?

If so, ArrowXL is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our team based at our Wigan office. You’ll be empowered to make a real impact within a collaborative environment.

The Procurement Coordinators are responsible for overseeing the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Moving beyond basic administrative support, this role involves managing supplier relationships, leading data-driven analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities, and ensuring seamless cross‑departmental workflow between operations and finance.

If you're ready to make a difference in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career. For a confidential chat, reach out to [e-mail] — or apply today!

What will the role involve?

• Order Management: Oversee the full procurement cycle; create, verify, and authorise purchase orders (POs) and requisitions while ensuring all contracts align with company policy.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Act as the primary point of contact for vendors. Maintain an up‑to‑date supplier database, track performance KPIs, and manage compliance.
• Communication: Bridge the gap between internal stakeholders and external partners. Proactively identify supply chain risks and lead the resolution of delivery or quality discrepancies.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct market research and price analysis to benchmark costs. Prepare monthly procurement reports, analyse spending patterns, and provide actionable insights to improve margins.
• Financial Oversight: Work closely with the Finance department to reconcile invoices against delivery notes and resolve pricing variances.
• Process Optimisation: Maintain processes to streamline procurement workflows and administration.

What are we looking for in our Executive Admin Assistant?

• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and the ability to interpret complex datasets to drive decision‑making.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to negotiate with suppliers and build strong, collaborative relationships with internal departments.
• High Accountability: Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing attention to detail.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: A proactive approach to identifying potential supply‑chain bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions.
• Team Player: Ability to work independently while remaining a cohesive part of the broader operations and finance teams.
• Previous experience in a procurement or supply‑chain role.
• Familiarity with ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Desirable: Progress towards a professional certification (such as CIPS or equivalent).

What’s in it for you? What are the benefits?

At ArrowXL, we’re always striving to make the world of delivery a better place. When you join us, you’ll receive a comprehensive salary and benefits package – but more than that, you’ll become part of an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Annual Leave – 34 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional days
• Competitive Pension Plan options – Plus company contributions
• Private Medical Insurance – via Bupa
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Medicash – An easy‑to‑use health insurance package that provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Halfords, the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• CEO Award of the month – Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year‑round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

How to

It’s quick and easy to apply online – just have your up‑to‑date CV ready and follow the step‑by‑step application process. We’re excited to hear from you!

At ArrowXL, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background. If you're invited to interview and need any adjustments during the process, please let us know – we’ll do everything we can to make your experience smooth and positive.

We’re a business built on championing strong values. These guide everything we do – from how we deliver to how we support our people:

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