Procurement Coordinator Operations · London - Borough ·

Forest; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bike rides

Holiday pro rata

Private Medical Insurance

Career coaching

Personal development budget

Free lunch on Friday

Parental leave

Socials

Birthday off

Childcare support

Job summary

Forest is seeking a procurement-focused role to source materials and components, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders. You will work with the Inventory Controller and operations teams to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates will be 1–2 years in procurement, comfortable with Excel and ERP/MRP systems, and have strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced setting.

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; keep records clean and processes tight.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities 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 external partners.
• A proactive mindset; you anticipate problems and act before they escalate.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Collaborate with Inventory Controller to align purchasing 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 shortages and overstock.
• Maintain procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information to support forecasting.
• Support invoice control, documentation, and tender processes as required.
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse and operations teams to minimise supply chain disruption.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A bit about Forest

We’re Forest. You know, those shared e-bikes in London that look like trees. 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.

Your key responsibilities include:

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

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

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

Location

We love spending time in the office together. This is an onsite role that requires being on site 5 days a week.

What you’ll get in return

• Free Forest 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

Equal opportunities

Forest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, bias, or harassment.

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If there's any reasonable adjustments we can include to make our application process easier for you (due to disability, neurodiversity or anything else) please let us know so we can support you.

Want to make an actual, positive impact for cities? Join us, and help us grow the forest!