Procurement Coordinator

Temporary 9 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, office based 
Hours: Full time - 5 days a week, Monday - Friday
Pay: £28,808 per annum 

Join Our Team as a Procurement Coordinator on a 9 month FTC covering maternity leave

Wilson James is seeking a proactive and organised Procurement Coordinator to support our growing procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and an interest in procurement to take the next step in their career.

You'll play a key role in placing orders, supporting sourcing projects, and keeping procurement processes running smoothly — all while collaborating closely with both internal teams and suppliers.

About the Role:

As a Procurement Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Place Orders: Raise and manage purchase orders for goods and services across the business.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build great relationships with internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with business priorities.
• Project Support: Assist with tendering and sourcing activities, including preparing documents and compiling reports.
• Data Analysis: Interpret procurement reports (SAP) to support smarter decision-making.
• Template & Document Management: Maintain procurement templates and documentation.
• SharePoint Maintenance: Keep our Procurement SharePoint site up to date and user-friendly.
• Suggest Improvements: Recommend alternative approved suppliers or process efficiencies.

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per annum
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good basic IT skills (Word, Excel)
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Willingness to learn and develop procurement knowledge

Preferred (But Not Essential):

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing environment
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges