Junior Procurement Coordinator

Junior Procurement Coordinator Department: Finance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Heathrow Reporting To: Procurement Manager Compensation: £30,000 - £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.