Junior Procurement Coordinator

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London Heathrow

Reporting To: Procurement Manager

Compensation: GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a proactive Junior Procurement Coordinator to play a pivotal part in supporting supplier relationships and ensuring all purchasing requirements are managed effectively.

This role is key to ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing strategies that support business operations across multiple sites.

WFS is looking for an organised and driven individual who will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-

• Creating and managing purchase orders - responsible for preparing and sending purchase orders to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure efficient service.
• Market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and analyse market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Maintaining records - keeping accurate records purchases, pricing, and deliveries is essential for tracking procurement activities and ensuring compliance with WFS policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

To be successful in this role you will need:-

• Degree level qualification in a business, purchasing, supply or similar subject or studying towards CIPS qualification. Equally having a similar experience in a previous role is also desirable.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships with all stakeholders internally and externally.
• Excellent analytical skills to analyse market data and supplier performance for informed procurement decisions.
• Good organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.

Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.

Our Values

Safety

• Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
• Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
• Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
• Learn from mistakes and share that learning.

Customer Focus

• Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
• Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
• Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.

Respect

• Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
• Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
• Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.

Excellence

• Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it.
• Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
• Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.

Teamwork

• Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
• Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
• Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes.