Procurement Administrator

Procurement Administrator | Rushcliffe Borough Area | £26k+ Negotiable on experience |
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm | 

Are you a Procurement professional looking for a new challenge within an innovative organisation? Were you going to wait till after Christmas to look for a new role but this advert has peaked your interest?....Keep Reading!
As a Procurement Administrator, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance Team, managing the procurement of goods and services across the company to ensure timely and cost-effective operations

What we're looking for:

• Identifying and implementing cost savings
• Avoiding project delays through efficient order management
• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships
• Strong negotiation and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools like Fulcrum, Office 365 or Bolster
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player
• CIPS qualification (minimum Level 2 preferred, or actively pursuing)
• Minimum six months of experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in Administration/Operations, preferably within Construction

The finer elements of the role include:

• Raise and approve purchase orders through the Sage Accounts Portal
• Enter Goods Received Notes (GRNs) into the system and ensure accurate filing in Monday/SharePoint
• Follow up on material shortages or incorrect deliveries, liaising with suppliers and site contacts
• Negotiate optimal discounts, rebates, and fixed-price/term agreements to maximise company profits
• Expand the supplier network to improve national coverage and reduce reliance on a limited pool of suppliers
• Conduct regular audits of suppliers, evaluating pricing, delivery, and overall service
• Minimise internal stock levels and leverage suppliers' facilities for just-in-time deliver
• Monitor market trends for new materials/products beneficial to the business
• Process site requisitions and report deficiencies to Operations Team lead
• Prepare and deconstruct PMS folders for site operatives
• Arrange hotel and travel bookings for operatives, ensuring compliance with budget constraints
• Generate daily and weekly procurement reports, resolving discrepancies proactively
• Support the wider Finance Team to ensure budgetary adherence and timely delivery of goods/services

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