Procurement Administrator

Office Angels; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is currently recruiting a Procurement Administrator in Milton Keynes for an immediate start on a long-term temporary basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week, with a pay rate of £15.38–£17.94 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will raise purchase orders, update supplier records and support the procurement team to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have prior admin experience, strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with good communication

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update supplier, pricing and product information on internal systems.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, pricing and invoice queries.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on delivery dates.
• Check order confirmations and ensure all information is correct.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, deliveries and invoices.
• Support the sourcing of new suppliers and obtain quotations when required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and reports.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports to support purchasing and stock management.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Respond to internal and external procurement queries in a timely manner.
• Support the wider Procurement team with general administration and ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Administration experience

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Procurement Administrator

Milton Keynes

Immediate start - ongoing long term temp role

37.5 hours per week

£15.38ph - £17.94ph dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update supplier, pricing and product information on internal systems.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, pricing and invoice queries.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on delivery dates.
• Check order confirmations and ensure all information is correct.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, deliveries and invoices.
• Support the sourcing of new suppliers and obtain quotations when required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and reports.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports to support purchasing and stock management.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Respond to internal and external procurement queries in a timely manner.
• Support the wider Procurement team with general administration and ad-hoc duties.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.