Purchase Order Coordinator

Lanes Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK-based commercial organization is seeking a Purchase Order Coordinator to support their commercial team in Guildford. The role involves raising purchase orders, resolving invoice queries, and onboarding suppliers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong administrative and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to maintaining compliance and driving value. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including 24 days holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days holidays rising with length of service

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Car Parking

Health care plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of confidentiality and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with commercial approval processes.
• Resolve PO invoice and payment queries with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support onboarding of new commercial suppliers liaising with Finance and Procurement.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational ability

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking skills

Excel skills

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Purchase Order Coordinator working in the Commercial Team playing a vital role in supporting. The coordinator will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain compliance drive value and support strategic commercial objectives.

Location: Guildford (accessible by public transport and transport provided from the local train station)

Hours: 37.5 (8 - 4 with 1 / 2 break)

Salary: 26,000 - 28,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with commercial approval processes.
• Resolve PO invoice and payment queries with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support onboarding of new commercial suppliers liaising with Finance and Procurement.
• Generate reports for the Commercial Leads.
• Update excel spreadsheets.
• Identify risks and opportunities to ensure best value and compliance.
• Manage individual workload and contribute to a culture of commercial awareness.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the Commercial Teams objectives.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of confidentiality and organisational ability.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Good Excel skills.

Desirable

• Experience in commercial or procurement environments.
• Full UK Driver's Licence.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Assess data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Communication: Clear and effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Understand internal and external client needs.
• Adaptability: Embrace and support change.
• Problem Solving: Identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Results Orientation: Deliver consistent and high-quality outcomes.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborate and support team goals.
• Innovation: Suggest improvements to processes and systems.

What we offer

• 24 days holidays rising with length of service
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Car Parking
• Health care plan
• Training and development opportunities

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1