Procurement Coordinator, THE CROWD

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international interior design practice is seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join their collaborative team in West London. This role involves managing procurement packages from tender to delivery, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid understanding of tendering processes, and experience in FF&E within hospitality. This innovative firm offers hybrid working, generous annual leave, and a vibrant team culture, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Monthly Social Activities

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Oversee FF&E sourcing, quotations, and tender processes.
• Lead value engineering and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills

Budget Management

Microsoft Excel

Logistics Coordination

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role:

We are working with an established international interior design practice who are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Coordinator to join their collaborative team in West London.

Within this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement packages from tender to delivery and installation, ensuring all components of the package are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and analytical problem-solver, have previous procurement and FF&E experience within hospitality, and is confident working autonomously.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in and join a committed and collaborative company. In addition to monthly social activities, our client offers hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and procurement to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule
• Oversee FF&E sourcing, quotations, and tender processes, including reviewing specs and coordinating production
• Lead value engineering, supplier negotiations, and risk management to support project goals
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams, providing regular budget and progress updates
• Monitor deliveries, logistics, and payments in coordination with accounts and freight teams
• Supervise assistants and contribute to overall team performance and knowledge sharing

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management, ideally within FF&E or interior design projects
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Solid understanding of tendering processes and value engineering
• Excellent budget management and financial tracking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel)
• Knowledge of logistics, shipping, and freight coordination
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Confident communicator
• Proficient in preparing and presenting reports and documentation
• Familiar with technical drawings and FF&E specifications

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