Remote Purchasing Coordinator – Live Events

RWS Entertainment Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and events company in the UK is seeking a Coordinator for Purchasing to enhance procurement processes for major projects. You will manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of supplies while collaborating with teams across the globe. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, an interest in purchasing, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

25 days paid holiday

Paid parental leave

Flexible working (office/remote)

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Childcare Support Policy

Employer Sponsored Vision Programme

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• An interest in global purchasing, vendor management, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different time zones.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, proactive approach.
• Exposure to working with cross-functional teams, ideally in a fast-paced or project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the full procurement process for goods and services needed for live events.
• Track orders to ensure all items arrive on time and meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with external warehouses to manage the flow of materials.
• Communicate with suppliers to monitor order status and address delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with teams across departments and projects, consolidating orders for cost savings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Process improvement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading entertainment and events company in the UK is seeking a Coordinator for Purchasing to enhance procurement processes for major projects. You will manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of supplies while collaborating with teams across the globe. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, an interest in purchasing, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working environment.