Procurement Administrator

Your new companyAn established and growing mechanical services business is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Procurement Administrator to support its busy operations team. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in ensuring materials, equipment, and supplier processes run smoothly and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where accuracy, organisation, and outstanding communication make a real impact.Your new roleAs the Procurement Administrator, you will be responsible for coordinating supplier quotations, raising purchase orders, and maintaining accurate procurement records. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining supplier quotations for material requests
• Raising purchase orders and issuing order numbers for reactive works
• Sending completed orders to suppliers and contract managers
• Arranging equipment hire with approved companies and issuing weekly hire reports
• Booking in Goods Received Notes (GRNs)
• Handling telephone enquiries when calls are diverted
• Highlighting disputed invoices to the accounts team and assisting with queries
• Monitoring supplier price increases and maintaining the supplier rebate spreadsheet
• Setting up new suppliers within SAGE
• Supporting the wider administrative and operational functions where required
• This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structure, takes pride in accuracy, and works confidently under pressure.

What you'll need to succeedTo thrive in this role, you will bring:Essential Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A flexible, adaptable approach to supporting the wider team

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or administrative support role
• A methodical, organised approach with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of plumbing or mechanical materials
• Familiarity with SAGE Accounts or similar accounting software
• Candidates with experience in construction, M&E, trade merchants, or equipment hire environments are particularly well suited.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Convenient transport links
• The opportunity to develop your procurement skills within a growing and supportive team

What you need to do nowIf you're an organised, reliable, and proactive administrator with a passion for procurement and a desire to grow within a fast-moving environment, I'd love to hear from you - click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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