Procurement Administrator

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Maidstone is seeking a highly organised Procurement Administrator to support purchasing and supply chain activities. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. The ideal candidate should have previous procurement experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This is a permanent role offering a salary of £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement or administrative support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

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.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activity and cost analysis.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Knowledge of procurement processes

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.

Recruitment Agency Information

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Right to Work Note

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