Procurement & Order Management Specialist

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join a busy team, providing purchasing and administrative support across supplier and subcontractor services. You will place and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, monitor orders and resolve issues, while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented, with experience in procurement, supplier liaison and Excel; SAP or Coupa experience is

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or purchasing administration.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong order tracking and administration skills.
• Experience resolving supplier, pricing or delivery discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Raise and place purchase orders directly with suppliers.
• Liaise with internal teams regarding subcontracted works and purchasing requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain updates on outstanding works and orders.
• Track, amend and update purchase orders as required.
• Resolve order, pricing, delivery and invoice discrepancies.
• Contact suppliers regarding shortages, missed appointments, late deliveries and other issues.
• Review overdue orders and escalates significant supplier delays.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier and purchasing records.
• Monitor orders through to completion and ensure information is accurately recorded.
• Provide general purchasing and procurement administration.
• Support internal teams with supplier and order-related queries.
• Assist with cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes.
• Ensure all purchasing information and records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase orders

Supplier liaison

Order tracking

Excel skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Excel

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join a busy team, providing purchasing and administrative support across supplier and subcontractor services. You will place and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, monitor orders and resolve issues, while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented, with experience in procurement, supplier liaison and Excel; SAP or Coupa experience is