An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Administrative & Procurement Support Officer to join a busy operations team. This role will play a key part in supporting senior staff and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of purchasing, logistics, and administrative processes.
You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, reconciling accounts, and supporting office administration.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience in a similar procurement or admin role.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide general administrative support to management and operational teams
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Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring budget and authorisation controls are followed
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Liaise with suppliers to negotiate prices, manage contracts, and track deliveries
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Monitor goods-in and maintain accurate inventory records
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Match supplier invoices against POs and delivery notes
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Use SAGE (or similar systems) for purchasing and data entry
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Book travel and accommodation for staff
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Reconcile company purchasing cards
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Coordinate transport and logistics as required
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Produce and maintain risk assessments and method statements
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Support data input and maintain spreadsheets
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Carry out general office duties such as filing and document control
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Handle any ad hoc tasks as needed to support the smooth running of operations
Requirements:
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Previous experience in a procurement or administrative role
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Strong IT skills including Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting software (SAGE desirable)
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Good organisational and time-management skills
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Confident communicator with a proactive approach
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Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
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Experience in a manufacturing, production, or logistics environment (advantageous)
What’s on Offer:
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Supportive working environment
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Opportunity to contribute to an efficient and growing team