Procurement Administrator

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Administrator based in Wigan. This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of their career wanting to grow within construction. It offers hands-on experience in procurement, supplier negotiations, and administrative support. The position promises full training and clear pathways to advance into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with a salary of approximately GBP25,000 per annum.

Benefits

Full training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive office environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with suppliers.
• Organised and proactive with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with builders merchants for material pricing.
• Apply basic negotiation techniques with suppliers.
• Send quote enquiries to subcontractors.
• Chase subcontractor quotations for timely responses.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised and proactive

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Administrator

Location: Wigan (office-based)

Salary: Circa GBP25,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career, particularly an individual looking to develop within construction and potentially progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (QS) role in the future.

The role is office-based and will provide hands‑on exposure to procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and subcontractor engagement within a construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with builders merchants to obtain the best prices for materials
• Learning and applying basic negotiation techniques with suppliers
• Sending out quote enquiries and tender packages to subcontractors
• Chasing subcontractor quotations and ensuring timely responses
• Collating and passing quotes to the Commercial Manager (CM) and Quantity Surveyor (QS)
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
• Supporting the commercial and procurement teams with day-to-day administrative tasks

Requirements

• Someone at the start of their career, ideally with an interest in construction or commercial roles
• Strong communication skills, confident speaking with suppliers and subcontractors
• Organised and proactive, with good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn procurement and commercial processes
• Must be based locally to Wigan due to the office-based nature of the role

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous administrative experience
• Exposure to construction, procurement, or quantity surveying environments
• Ambition to progress into an Assistant QS role over time

What’s on Offer

• Salary of approximately GBP25,000 per annum
• Full training and development in procurement and negotiation
• Clear progression potential into commercial or Assistant QS roles
• Stable, Monday to Friday working hours in a supportive office environment