Procurement Administrator

Ashdown Group; Orsett; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Group is seeking an organised Procurement Administrator for a specialist construction client. Reporting to Head of Procurement, you will manage documentation, coordinate with suppliers and help keep purchasing running smoothly. The role is based at the Grays area offices in Essex.

You’ll handle sourcing, issue purchase orders, maintain supplier records and support onboarding and audits. Excellent data accuracy, numeracy and strong communication with multi-level stakeholders are essential

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement support role.
• Ability to maintain supplier databases with high accuracy.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and deadline-driven.
• Excellent communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement team with sourcing goods and services and follow approved processes.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions and supplier documentation.
• Liaise with approved suppliers for quotes, specifications and delivery information.
• Maintain supplier database and procurement tracking systems.
• Coordinate urgent procurement requests under guiding from the department manager.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, purchase orders and supplier contracts.
• Assist with supplier prequalification and due diligence, including collection and verification of documents.
• Provide administrative support for procurement meetings, training and audits.

Skills

Procurement support

Supplier databases

Data accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

We're looking for an organised, detail-focused Procurement Administrator to join our client, a specialist construction company. Reporting to the Head of Procurement you'll manage documentation, coordinate with suppliers and help keep purchasing running smoothly. The position is based at the company’s offices in the Grays area of Essex.

Key responsibilities

Support the Procurement team with sourcing goods and services, following approved procurement processes. Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions and supplier documentation. Liaise with approved suppliers for quotes, specifications and delivery information. Maintain supplier database and procurement tracking systems. Coordinate urgent procurement requests under guidance from the department manager. Maintain accurate procurement records, including reports, purchase orders and supplier contracts. Support supplier onboarding, performance tracking and database management. Assist with supplier prequalification and due diligence, including collecting and verifying documentation. Provide administrative support for procurement meetings, training and audits

You’ll have

• Previous experience within a procurement support role
• Confident in maintaining supplier databases
• High level of data accuracy and good numeracy skills
• Strong organisational skills and able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and able to deal with multi-level stakeholders
• Excellent time management skills

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to continue their career in a growing business with a great people culture. The salary is paying up to £32,600 plus benefits.