Administrator

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Administrator to support their dynamic Procurement team. This role involves ensuring the smooth running of buying activities, managing supplier deliveries, and maintaining ERP system integrity. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced admin environment, possess strong Excel and communication skills, and be proactive in identifying improvements. Offering an annual salary of £28,000, the position is office-based during probation with potential for hybrid working thereafter.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy and fast paced admin environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement team with daily buying activities.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries to achieve OTIF targets.
• Manage and resolve supplier and invoice queries.
• Assist in preparing and reporting procurement KPIs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving mindset

Proactiveness

Strong Excel and IT skills

Tools

Navision

SAP

Job description

Are you highly organised, proactive and ready to play a vital role in a fast-paced procurement environment?
We're looking for an Administrator to join a dynamic Procurement team, supporting the smooth running of buying activities, supplier deliveries and system administration.

As a key link between suppliers, buyers and internal teams, you'll help drive supplier performance, ensure on-time deliveries, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement team with daily buying activities and order progress tracking.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries to achieve OTIF (On Time In Full) targets.
• Liaise with suppliers, warehouse, logistics, and internal stakeholders to maintain an efficient supply flow.
• Maintain accurate system data (vendors, pricing, lead times, etc.) and support ERP integrity.
• Manage and resolve supplier and invoice queries in collaboration with Accounts.
• Contribute to new part introductions, RFQs, benchmarking, and cost analysis.
• Assist in preparing and reporting procurement KPIs.
• Support the creation and management of supplier SLAs and internal procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements in supplier performance and delivery accuracy.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a busy and fast paced admin environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and accountable mindset.
• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with ERP systems (Navision, SAP, or similar).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
• Flexibility, adaptability and enthusiasm for learning.
• Full clean driving licence and valid passport.

Desirable:

• CIPS qualification or working towards it.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Understanding of global procurement practices and compliance.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Procurement team that plays a central role in keeping production and export operations running smoothly. Valuing initiative, accountability and teamwork, they will work to support your growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

£28,000 salary

Office based during probabtion and then an opportunity for hybrid working (at companies discretion)