Supply Chain Administrator

Sureserve; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension scheme

Life assurance

29 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave policies

Sureserve Benefits Hub discounts

Virtual GP service 24/7

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sureserve Energy Services Meters Ltd, a Sureserve subsidiary, seeks an administrative support role within our Supply Chain team to ensure smooth day-to-day operation across purchasing, stock control and reporting. You will coordinate with Operations, Logistics and suppliers to keep processes efficient and accurate.

The successful candidate will have strong Excel skills, GCSEs in English and Maths, and the ability to prioritise and work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
• Administration experience or knowledge of procurement processes is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and validate purchase orders following company guidelines.
• Learn and apply procurement processes for day-to-day sourcing.
• Answer day-to-day calls and emails from Operations, offering solutions and escalation as needed.
• Manage the stock team inbox and respond to queries from logistics partners and suppliers.
• Assist with reporting, data entry and data analysis.
• Support onboarding of new starter engineers and demobilisation of leavers.
• Disseminate key information to other parts of the business and support onsite stores.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders in line with guidelines.
• Produce regular business reports and assist with other Supply Chain tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Administration

GCSE English & Maths

Organisational skills

Interpersonal & communication

Team player

Independent working

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About Sureserve Energy Services Meters:

Sureserve Energy Services Meters Ltd, is a subsidiary of Sureserve, we specialise in installing domestic smart meters across the UK, working directly with 3 of the “Big Six” energy suppliers in the UK.

As a leader in the smart metering industry, Sureserve Energy Services Meters Ltd, is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative metering solutions. Our mission is to empower consumers and businesses with accurate, real-time data, enabling informed energy decisions.

Role Overview:

The purpose of the role is to offer key administrative support to the day-to-day operation of the Supply Chain department to ensure the department meets the business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and validate purchase orders in line with company guidelines,
• Learn and apply the procurement processes in day-to-day sourcing requirements,
• Answer on day calls and emails from Operations offering solutions and escalation where required,
• Manage the stock team inbox,
• Answering in day queries from our logistics partners and external suppliers,
• Support with reporting requirements, data entry and data analysis,
• Support with onboarding new starter engineers,
• Support with demobilizing engineer leavers,
• Support with delivering key information to the wider parts of the business,
• Support onsite stores,
• Monitoring of stock levels,
• Placing orders in line with company guidelines,
• Produce regular business reports,
• Any assistance required on day for any Supply Chain related task.

Qualifications, key skills and experience required:

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office,
• Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification,
• Administration knowledge,
• Strong working knowledge in Excel
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes,
• Ability to prioritise workload dependent on requirements,
• Organisational skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 29 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and other family friendly policies such as carer’s leave, neonatal leave, IVF, and assisted conception leave
• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000’s retail discounts
• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family
• Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family
• Bike2Work scheme

Reasonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.