Procurement Administrator

Huntress; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking a highly organised Procurement Administrator in Maidstone. The role includes managing supplier relationships, processing orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Candidates should have prior procurement experience and strong organisational skills. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of procurement processes are essential. This is a permanent contract with a salary of £30,000 per annum. The firm encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement or administrative support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management.
• Support tendering and supplier evaluation processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Administrator

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised Procurement Administrator to support our purchasing and supply chain activities. This role involves managing supplier relationships, processing orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management.
• Support tendering and supplier evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activity and cost analysis.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in procurement or administrative support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.