Procurement and Project Coordinator - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Birmingham
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Up to £32,000

Join a well-established, family-owned business with a rich 100-year history, as a Procurement and Project Coordinator. This role is crucial in supporting both procurement and project coordination functions, ensuring efficient purchasing processes, accurate order management, and smooth project delivery. You will act as a central link between suppliers, customers, and internal departments, maintaining strong communication and organisational oversight to support business operations.

• Procurement & Supplier Management:

  • Raise and process purchase orders for timber, outsourced services, consumables, operational supplies, and overhead expenditures.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to confirm purchasing requirements and align with project timelines.
  • Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, pricing, and product availability.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records including POs, invoices, delivery notes, and contracts.
  • Reconcile deliveries against POs, resolve discrepancies, and escalate where required.
  • Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies, sustainability standards, and health & safety requirements.
  • Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance.
  • Monitor purchasing needs using system data and historical consumption to forecast requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, or improved supplier performance.

• Project Coordination:

  • Provide administrative support for major projects, including sales/work order processing and customer communication.
  • Update and maintain project timelines.
  • Coordinate transport arrangements when required.
  • Act as a key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and external contractors.
  • Ensure project deadlines are met, orders are accurate, and changes are communicated effectively.

• Cross-Departmental & Administrative Support:

  • Act as a liaison between procurement, production, finance, and operations.
  • Support demand planning and forecasting by sharing purchasing and usage insights.
  • Provide general administrative support across procurement and operations functions.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with the wider team to streamline workflows.

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain administration—preferably in construction or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems – Epicor advantageous.
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Diploma in Business Administration, or a related field.

• Flexible working hours with a compressed week option.
• 23 holiday days plus statutory holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme with 4% company contribution matched by the employee.
• Ongoing personal training plan.
• Onsite parking.

To apply for the Procurement and Project Coordinator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.