Overview
Reference
0000047881 Salary
£26,000 - £28,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, May 15, 2026
Procurement Coordinator
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £28,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
Are you an organised and commercially minded procurement professional looking to join a well-established business with exciting growth plans?
Our client is a long-standing, family-owned organisation with an excellent reputation within their specialist sector. Operating within a close-knit and supportive team environment, they are now looking to recruit a Procurement Coordinator to support their growing operations and supply chain activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who enjoys managing supplier relationships, coordinating stock and logistics, and ensuring smooth end-to-end processes from purchasing through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the purchasing process from order placement through to delivery
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key accounts
3. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and product availability with suppliers
4. Monitor and maintain stock levels to ensure business and customer demands are met
5. Coordinate import and export documentation and processes
6. Assist with logistics administration, shipping schedules, and delivery coordination
7. Ensure quality certificates and compliance documentation are completed accurately
8. Support regulatory and compliance requirements across purchasing activities
9. Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth operational flow
10. Track orders and proactively resolve any supply chain or delivery issues
11. Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information
12. Provide end-to-end administrative support across procurement and supply chain functions
The Ideal Candidate
13. Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain administration
14. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
15. Experience within food, seed, produce, or a similar supply-based industry would be highly advantageous
16. Knowledge of import/export procedures and logistics administration
17. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
18. Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
19. Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal systems/ERP platforms
20. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
What’s on Offer
21. Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
22. Supportive and close-knit team environment
23. Long-term career prospects within a reputable organisation
24. Stable Monday to Friday working hours
25. Competitive salary package up to £28,000 DOE
If you are an experienced procurement or purchasing professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business and play a pivotal role in its future success, we would love to hear from you.