Procurement Administrator

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive food company in Nottingham is seeking a Procurement Administrator to support sourcing materials and suppliers. The ideal candidate will excel in Microsoft Office and possess strong communication skills. This role offers hybrid working, 33 days annual leave, and numerous employee benefits, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

2 Employee Volunteering Days per year

Online and High-street retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being and community support groups

Charity Initiatives and Team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Looking to start or continue career within procurement.
• Previous procurement administration experience advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience of working in a food manufacturing environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing implementation and introduction of new suppliers.
• Conduct market reviews ensuring business needs are met.
• Maintain price files and conduct costing/tender reviews.
• Identify new raw materials for development briefs.
• Support risk assessments of the supply base.
• Deploy and implement best practice Procurement processes.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication with people at all levels

Organised and confident decision maker

Responsive and reactive

Attention to detail

Valid driving licence

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Procurement Team at The Compleat Food Group! We have a new opportunity for a Procurement Administrator based in Nottingham.

Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU (Hybrid Working)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 5pm and Fridays 8.30am – 4pm.

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the procurement manager in the development of sourcing materials and suppliers on agreed categories, improving company profitability and working capital.

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing implementation and introduction of new suppliers, either in packaging or ingredients teams.
• Conduct market reviews and presentations ensuring business needs are met of allocated categories through quality, innovation, service, cost and supply.
• Price file maintenance and costing/tender reviews.
• Identify new raw materials required to meet external customer needs driven by New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) briefs.
• Support with risk assessments of the supply base and suggest mitigation actions.
• Help deploy and implement best practice Procurement processes and techniques learnt.
• Ensure materials sourced are from an approved supplier, costed correctly and meet internal and external requirements.
• Encourage innovation and food values from supplier meetings or presentations.
• Ensure new suppliers agree to our Terms & Conditions and all paperwork is completed including invoice approvals.

Experience

• Looking to start or continue career within procurement
• Previous procurement administration experience advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience of working in a food manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Qualification such as CIPS (desirable).

Key Skills and Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication with people at all levels
• Organised and confident decision maker
• Responsive and reactive
• Attention to detail
• Valid driving licence due to occasional expectation to travel to our other sites across the UK

Benefits

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• Hybrid working
• 33 days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.