Procurement Administrator

TipTopJob; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm is looking for a Procurement Administrator to manage project materials and procurement processes in Kidderminster. The candidate should have a purchasing background and strong administrative skills. Responsibilities include supporting project delivery and liaising with suppliers. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from GBP30,000 to GBP35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction is an advantage.
• Purchasing background required.
• Personable and able to build good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project materials and procurement processes.
• Support project delivery and compliance.
• Procure materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Handle daily purchasing activities.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strong computer skills

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Administrator

Location: Kidderminster : Office Based

Salary: GBP30,000 : GBP35,000 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About The Company

Peak Safety Services are recruiting an Estimating Manager to join our respected, growing family business operating within the construction, roofing, specialist access, and restoration sectors. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, safety performance, and service quality, we work with a broad portfolio of commercial, industrial, and public:sector clients across the UK.

About The Role

As a Procurement Administrator, you will be responsible for the efficient and cost:effective management of project materials and procurement processes, while providing critical support to project delivery, documentation, and compliance across all projects. Please note that this role is office based in Kidderminster and therefore candidates must live within a commutable distance to be considered.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Following processes outlined and training given pertaining to integrated management system.
• Complying with Peak Safety Policies to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain the office net system, ensuring the timely and accurate updating, organization, and security of all job:related information, documents, and data.
• To ensure each job has the relevant project information recorded both electronically and in project file.
• To support project coordinator as required, such as covering annual leave.
• To support management in delivering projects on time to agreed delivery dates, within budget and to specification.
• To manage customer expectations and ensure these are communicated and understood to the Peak Team and Sub:Contractors.
• You are responsible ensuring materials for projects are procured in a cost effective and timely manner. This involves planning with start date in mind, carrying out pricing exercises and placing orders through PO system.
• To monitor and action purchasing queries using the DEXT software.
• Handle daily purchasing activities, liaising with site teams and managing reactive work requirements.
• To carry out stock control; maintaining adequate amounts of stock for projects.
• Check deliveries received to office/site, where applicable.
• To ensure sub:contractors work is scheduled : whilst management is responsible, you should ensure everything is in place for the works to take place.
• To update sub:contractors and team members of the scheduled work for the following week.
• To ensure project communication is carried out via the Team Chat as a documented record of decisions, concerns, and any other project specific requirements.
• To assist with the estimation of quotations by sourcing materials and negotiating the costs.
• To provide all the relevant information for new materials purchased, which fall under the COSHH regulations to the relevant personnel for collation in the COSHH index.
• Arrange equipment hire, monitor ongoing hire periods, and coordinate off:hire processes efficiently.
• To build good working relationships with suppliers, including negotiating competitive rates and maintain approved supplier accounts, maintaining supplier approval through the officenet system.
• To ensure document control process is followed.

About You

• Experience in construction an advantage
• Purchasing background required
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong computer skills
• Personable
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

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