Procurement Administrator

PX Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Eye test subsidy

Online discount site

Long Service Awards

ELITE Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

Job summary

PX Group is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join the Contracts & Procurement team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is on-site at Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant in Bradford, with occasional site-based requirements.

You will liaise with stakeholders and approved suppliers to obtain quotes, compare options and process purchase orders, expediting orders and assisting Buyers with tendering and supplier sourcing. The role focuses on cost savings and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (9-4) including Maths and English or equivalent.
• CIPS Level 3 qualification, or willingness to work towards.
• Confident using ERP systems, preferably SAPbyD.
• Able to work as part of a team and share ideas.
• Methodical, accurate and detail-conscious.
• Excellent communication skills via phone, email and in person.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to understand requirements and obtain quotes from approved suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers on availability and delivery schedules.
• Obtain and compare quotes and assist Buyers with negotiations.
• Process purchase orders from requisitions and expediting orders.
• Support Buyers with tendering and supplier sourcing/selection.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and NCRs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organised and detail-conscious

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation

Flexible on-site

Education

GCSEs 9-4 including Maths & English

CIPS Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

SAPbyD ERP

Job description

Procurement Administrator

Application Deadline: 11 October 2026

Department: Contracts & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Reporting To: Contracts & Procurement Manager

Description

Our Business

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

Located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant is operated by px Group in partnership with Nufarm. The site is one of the UK's leading crop protection manufacturing facilities, manufacturing crop protection products for Nufarm that support farmers and growers around the world.

Wyke is a Top Tier COMAH site, operating a complex chemical manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and operational excellence are fundamental to everything we do. With a skilled workforce across manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, supply chain and support functions, the site offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a highly technical environment

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for Procurement Administrator.

The role holder will be required to work on site at WAMP typically 1-2 days per week, but this may increase depending on site-based and operational requirements.

Located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant is operated by px Group. The site is one of the UK's leading crop protection manufacturing facilities, manufacturing crop protection products that support farmers and growers around the world.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with stakeholders to understand their requirements, and requesting none complex quotes from approved suppliers
• Liaising with suppliers on availability and delivery schedules
• Obtaining & comparing quotes from approved suppliers and assisting Buyers with negotiations
• Processing purchase orders from requisitions
• Expediting purchase orders
• Supporting Buyers with tendering, including new supplier sourcing & selection
• Assisting in identifying cost saving opportunities and efficiencies (including process improvements)
• Assisting with supplier performance monitoring, including KPIs, NCRs and positive feedback
• More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.

Minimum Requirements

• GSCE’s 9-4 grades including Maths & English, or equivalent
• CIPS level 3 qualified, working towards, or the willingness to work towards
• Confident using ERP systems, preferably SAPbyD
• Able to work as part of a team, contributing and sharing ideas
• Methodical, accurate & detail-conscious
• Excellent communication skills, willing to speak to others, in person or by email & phone
• Microsoft Office: word, excel, email
• Able to prioritise conflicting tasks and elevate when necessary
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to duties, priorities and working arrangements, including on-site working at Wyke Agrichemical Manufacturing Plant.

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.