Procurement Administrator

Adecco (Portugal); Poole; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Pay rate: £17.00/hour PAYE

Immediate start available

Supportive procurement team

Procurement and supply chain exposure

Opportunity for contract extension

Resumo da vaga

Adecco in Poole is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join the busy Manufacturing Procurement team on a temporary maternity cover contract. You will support production by ensuring materials and components are available when needed and will work closely with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain administration or related fields, with strong organisational and numerical skills and good IT proficiency.

Qualificações

• This role requires administrative experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
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Responsabilidades

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to monitor deliveries and resolve issues.
• Track supplier order books and proactively expedite overdue deliveries.
• Support the procurement team in managing material availability and reducing supply chain risks.
• Raise supplier returns and assist in resolving quality or delivery discrepancies.
• Work with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams to support operational requirements.
• Assist in resolving goods receipt issues, invoice discrepancies and supplier payment queries.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier data.
• Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supply chain performance.
• Provide administrative support to Buyers and Commodity Managers as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Conhecimentos

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Independent worker

Team player

Proactive attitude

Ferramentas

ERP systems

MRP systems

Purchasing software

Descrição da vaga

Procurement Administrator

Poole Temporary Maternity Cover 17.00 per hour PAYE

Join a Leading Manufacturing Business

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics or manufacturing support?

We are looking for a Procurement Administrator to join our busy Manufacturing Procurement team in Poole on a temporary maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting production by ensuring materials and components are available when needed, while working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

This role would suit candidates with experience in procurement administration, purchasing, supply chain coordination, manufacturing administration, stock control or customer and supplier support environments.

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Administrator, you will be an integral part of the procurement function, providing administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth flow of materials into manufacturing operations. You will work closely with suppliers, buyers, production teams and other departments to help maintain supply continuity and support business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within procurement and supply chain management while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to monitor deliveries and resolve issues.
• Track supplier order books and proactively expedite overdue deliveries.
• Support the procurement team in managing material availability and reducing supply chain risks.
• Raise supplier returns and assist in resolving quality or delivery discrepancies.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams to support operational requirements.
• Assist in resolving goods receipt issues, invoice discrepancies and supplier payment queries.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier data.
• Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supply chain performance.
• Provide administrative support to Buyers and Commodity Managers as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an administrative, procurement, purchasing, supply chain or logistics role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, supplier management and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP or purchasing systems.
• Experience supporting inventory, stock control or materials planning activities.
• Understanding of invoice reconciliation and goods receipt processes.

What's In It For You?

• 17.00 per hour PAYE.
• Immediate start available.
• Join an established and supportive procurement team.
• Gain valuable procurement and supply chain experience within manufacturing.
• Opportunity to work closely with suppliers and operational stakeholders.
• Exposure to purchasing, supplier management and continuous improvement activities.
• Potential contract extension dependent on business requirements.

Suitable Backgrounds

We welcome applications from candidates currently working as:

Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Supply Chain Administrator, Logistics Administrator, Materials Coordinator, Inventory Administrator, Production Administrator, Operations Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Junior Buyer or Commercial Administrator.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your procurement career within a professional manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.