Procurement Administrator

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide professional support in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient procurement processes. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, manage purchase orders, and handle supplier inquiries, all while contributing to the overall success of the procurement team. With a commitment to fostering innovation and creativity, this organization offers competitive compensation and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about procurement, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Procurement policies and procedures is essential.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office administration processes are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support for all Procurement processes.
• Manage purchase orders and respond to routine Procurement requests.
• Assist in collating information for proposals and tenders.

Skills

Computer literacy

Office administration processes

Procurement policies and procedures

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Education

A-level / HNC or equivalent

Professional qualification (part-qualified)

Tools

Relevant software packages

Job description

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Role Overview

Tetra Tech has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Administrator to join our busy Procurement team based in our Leeds city centre office. You will provide an effective, professional, proactive, and reliable Procurement support service. Work in conjunction with the Assistant Buyer, Buyer, and Procurement Manager on all Procurement matters to support the delivery of department’s services. Act as the main interface with Procurement enquiries to ensure timely and accurate processing of information.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide administration support for all Procurement processes in conjunction with the Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Manager, and Head of Procurement and Property.
2. Manage the purchase order process, daily requisitions, provide feedback to stakeholders, and amend purchase order modifications as necessary. Serve as the initial contact for routine Procurement requests, issues, or complaints via the Procurement mailbox.
3. Proactively answer queries and escalate complex matters as needed.
4. Make external requests to suppliers for price, availability, information, documentation, and service updates.
5. Update and maintain the new supplier and Pre-Qualification questionnaire requests and internal processes, including electronic files and databases.
6. Provide administrative support for sourcing day-to-day requests and approvals.
7. Assist in collating information, creating, and developing requests for proposals, quotations, and tenders.
8. Manage authorization requests for stationery, PPE, properties, rental hire, travel, and accommodation in line with policies and procedures.

Role Requirements

1. Computer literacy and knowledge of relevant software packages.
2. General knowledge of office administration processes.
3. Knowledge of Procurement policies and procedures.
4. Ability to interpret data and prioritize within guidelines.
5. Support and deliver effective results, meeting deadlines and targets.
6. Confidence to communicate with internal customers and external suppliers.
7. May be part-qualified or working towards a professional qualification.
8. Relevant A-level / HNC or equivalent preferred.

About Tetra Tech

With over 28,000 employees across more than 550 offices in over 120 countries, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. We offer market-leading development and project opportunities, helping solve complex global problems.

We foster a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information, visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or parental leave, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.