Your new company

Hays are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Telford for a Temporary Procurement Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or purchasing professional to join a busy and supportive team on a temporary basis.This role is suited to an organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience supporting procurement activities, supplier management, and purchasing processes.

Your new role

As a Procurement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the procurement function and ensuring the efficient delivery of purchasing activities across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and order queries
• Supporting procurement and sourcing activities
• Monitoring supplier performance and maintaining supplier records
• Ensuring procurement documentation is accurate and compliant
• Managing procurement-related administration and reporting
• Supporting contract and supplier management activities
• Maintaining purchasing databases and systems
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements
• Assisting with process improvements and procurement best practice initiatives
• This is a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within a procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain environment
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing supplier relationships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
• Experience using procurement, purchasing, or ERP systems would be advantageous.
• CIPS qualifications or working towards CIPS would be beneficial but are not essential

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 – £18.00 per hour, dependent on experience
• Weekly pay through Hays
• Dedicated Hays consultant support throughout your assignment
• Opportunity to gain experience within a respected organisation
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Potential for assignment extension based on business requirements
• Immediate start available

If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for your next temporary opportunity in Stafford, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Hays for more information.

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