Procurement Support & Supplier Relations Coordinator

Jobtailor; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Procurement Administrator to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate meetings, and maintain accurate supplier data while providing essential support to the Leadership Team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and precise, professional communication. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Business Administration and demonstrated experience in procurement support, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification in Business Administration
• Experience in administrative, coordinator, executive support, procurement support, or team support roles
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, and participant communications
• Experience building effective relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers
• Experience supporting multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven partner management and relationship-building capabilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to propose solutions
• Adaptable and proactive with commitment to quality outcomes
• Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle with administrative and coordination tasks.
• Assist in supplier relationship management strategy development and implementation.
• Act as the primary coordinator for supplier engagements.
• Maintain supplier databases and contact records.
• Serve as central contact for procurement enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct business requirements analysis for procurement initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports, presentations, and communications.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Procurement Leadership Team.
• Organize supplier meetings, workshops, and customer engagement activities.
• Identify issues, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Meeting Coordination

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Procurement Reporting

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Copilot

Collaboration Tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Procurement Administrator to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate meetings, and maintain accurate supplier data while providing essential support to the Leadership Team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and precise, professional communication. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Business Administration and demonstrated experience in procurement support, with strong organizational