Procurement Admin Assistant - MID SHIFT | ONSITE

Role Purpose

To provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement team located in UK & USA, ensuring that purchasing activities are accurately recorded, orders are processed efficiently, and supplier information is maintained in line with company procedures.

Reporting to the UK Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities (Additions)

• Raise, process, and maintain purchase orders in line with approved requests and procurement procedures
• Update and maintain purchase order confirmations to ensure delivery information is accurate and current
• Monitor order progress and produce regular follow-up reports to track outstanding purchase orders
• Identify delivery shortages and liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates for outstanding balances
• Investigate and correct purchase orders showing default, incorrect, or historic dates (e.g. 01/01/1990, 01/01/1950, or any past dates)
• Proactively follow up with suppliers to resolve delivery delays, discrepancies, and outstanding items
• Assist with resolving invoice queries in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including supplier details, pricing, contracts, and documentation
• Support the procurement team with data entry, reporting, and document control
• Support compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, email management, and record keeping

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous administrative experience (procurement or admin experience desirable)
• Familiarity with purchase order systems or ERP systems is an advantage
• Understanding of basic procurement and purchasing processes is desirable

Qualifications

· Relevant business or administration qualification preferred but not essential.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [email protected] with the following:

• A link to your LinkedIn profile and a CV/Resume.
• A one-page personal cover letter (optional)