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PO & Project Coordinator Lead / AP Team Lead, glasgow
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Client:
Project People
Location:
glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
Location: Reading (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)
Type: Permanent
Are you a hands-on team leader with a knack for problem-solving and process improvement? We're looking for a proactive and experienced PO & Project Coordinator / AP Team Lead to join our dynamic team in Reading.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading and managing a team of ~6 coordinators – setting direction, driving performance, and resolving conflicts effectively.
* Playing an active role in day-to-day operations – raising and managing purchase orders (POs) end-to-end and resolving internal customer queries.
* Ensuring smooth and efficient PO processing with high attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
* Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders – a customer-centric mindset is essential.
* Championing the adoption of new tools and improvements in process and workflow efficiency.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in team leadership – performance management, conflict resolution, and direction-setting.
* A “doer” mentality – not afraid to roll up your sleeves and handle high-volume PO activity directly.
* Experience in accounts payable or similar roles with exposure to queue management and fast-paced environments.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, evolving settings.
* Excellent communication and customer-facing skills – comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the business.
Ideal Background:
* AP Team Lead or similar role with high-volume, transactional process ownership.
* Experience handling a significant number of Purchase Orders
* Customer facing - will be dealing with suppliers as well as internal staff
* Demonstrated experience in process improvement and change adoption.
* Telecoms experience is a plus but not required.
If you're ready to lead from the front, drive change, and support a busy and fast-moving team – we’d love to hear from you!
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