Procurement Administrator

NESSCO - Telecoms System Integration (TSI); Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Procurement Administrator to provide essential support to the global procurement team. Key responsibilities include managing supplier onboarding, processing purchase orders, and maintaining compliance records. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and have prior experience in an administrative role, ideally within procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or clerical role preferred.
• Basic understanding of purchasing principles and supply chain concepts is desirable.
• Eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier registration and onboarding.
• Support processing and tracking of purchase orders.
• Provide administrative oversight on compliance portal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Procurement Administrator

The role

The procurement assistant is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the global procurement team. This role involves assisting with the global purchasing process, managing supplier onboarding and maintaining accurate records. Supports the overall Global SCM team with administrative support.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with supplier registration and onboarding process, ensuring details are entered into Company’s compliance portal, followed up and closed out
• Make enquiries, support, assist and maintain partner programs for the company i.e. CISCO, Motorola and any other partner programs that would benefit the company
• Assist in the creation, processing, and tracking of all non-project purchase orders (POs) and managing the related service suppliers
• Procurement data entry as required for the Company’s Procure-to-Pay system
• Key contact person for facilities management support and assistance
• Key procurement contact for processing orders for After-Market Sales.
• Provide administrative oversight and follow-ups on company’s compliance portal – MANGO. Liaising with the right team members ensuring tasks are closed out in a timely manner.
• Any other general administrative tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications & Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Experience in an administrative, clerical, or entry-level procurement role preferred.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with procurement software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a significant advantage.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Basic understanding of purchasing principles and supply chain concepts is desirable.
• Eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to fulfil a minimum of 30hrs per week on agreed, fixed days. Flexibility required depending on operational requirements