Procurement Operations Specialist (12-Month Contract)

National Physical Laboratory; Teddington; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) invites applications for a Senior Administrator within the procurement team. This fixed-term 12-month role focuses on providing high-level administrative support, coordinating duties, and ensuring compliant, accurate systems and databases across the department.

You will lead reporting requirements, manage documentation, and support the Strategic Procurement Team while delivering excellent customer service and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills in a procurement environment.
• Knowledge of procurement methods, processes and technologies.
• Experience in fast-paced, changing environments with demanding objectives.
• Ability to organise and manage data and conduct reporting.
• Effective communication and relationship-building across business areas.
• IT literate with Microsoft packages, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implementing, maintaining, and updating government reporting systems and internal reporting systems
• Running monthly reports for the department
• Act as the primary contact to manage and respond to administration requests effectively and efficiently
• Support the administration requirements of the Strategic Procurement Team
• Supporting the preparation and administration of documents for the department
• Following and implementing processes and procedures and identify any improvements
• Monitoring and reporting on activities and providing relevant management information
• Check supplier accreditations
• Conducting procurement activity in accordance with Health & Safety

Skills

Administration

Procurement methods

Data management

Communication skills

Team player

Excel

Tools

Purchase to Pay systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) invites applications for a Senior Administrator within the procurement team. This fixed-term 12-month role focuses on providing high-level administrative support, coordinating duties, and ensuring compliant, accurate systems and databases across the department.

You will lead reporting requirements, manage documentation, and support the Strategic Procurement Team while delivering excellent customer service and process improvements.