Interim Supply Chain Administrator

Cranleigh Scientific; Waverley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Employer-funded training and personal/

Job summary

H-Power is seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain Administrator to support purchasing and procurement as our clean-energy technology business scales.

The role involves raising purchase orders, checking pricing and delivery schedules, and liaising with suppliers to resolve issues. You’ll work closely with production and engineering teams in a hybrid setup, ensuring material availability and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing administration, procurement support or similar.
• Confident in managing purchase orders and communicating with suppliers.
• Familiar with Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders, check pricing, quantities and delivery schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers, chase outstanding orders and resolve delivery queries.
• Monitor material availability and flag potential shortages before they affect production.
• Maintain purchasing records and support supplier pricing and cost control.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to keep purchasing on track.

Skills

Purchasing administration

Supplier communication

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Enjoy keeping suppliers, purchasing and production running smoothly? Looking for an opportunity to put those skills to use within a clean-energy technology business?

H-Power is developing innovative hydrogen and ammonia-based power solutions, helping industries move towards cleaner alternatives to traditional diesel-powered systems.

We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Administrator to join the team on a six-month fixed-term contract, supporting purchasing and procurement activities as the business develops its technology and production operations.

You’ll play an important role in making sure the right components and materials are available when they’re needed, working closely with suppliers, purchasing, engineering and production teams.

What will you be involved in?

This is a varied, hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for:

• Raising and managing purchase orders, checking pricing, quantities and delivery schedules.
• Liaising with suppliers, chasing outstanding orders and resolving delivery queries.
• Monitoring material availability and identifying potential shortages before they affect production.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and supporting supplier pricing and cost control.
• Working alongside production and engineering teams to keep purchasing activities on track.

It's an opportunity to build on your purchasing experience within a technically interesting environment, where accuracy, organisation and communication make a real difference.

What experience will you need?

• You’ll have previous experience in purchasing administration, procurement support or a similar supply chain position.
• You’ll also be confident managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers and using Excel alongside purchasing or ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing business would be useful but isn’t essential.

Role: Interim Supply Chain Administrator

Location: Dunsfold, Surrey

Contract: 6-month FTC

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Working arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days on-site, 1 day working from home

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• AVIVA private medical insurance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10am–4pm
• Employer-funded training and professional development

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability is H-Power's chosen recruitment partner