Job Title: Procurement Administrator
Location: Wigan (office-based)
Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
We are seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career, particularly an individual looking to develop within construction and potentially progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (QS) role in the future.
The role is office-based and will provide hands-on exposure to procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and subcontractor engagement within a construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
Liaising with builders’ merchants to obtain the best prices for materials
Learning and applying basic negotiation techniques with suppliers
Sending out quote enquiries and tender packages to subcontractors
Chasing subcontractor quotations and ensuring timely responses
Collating and passing quotes to the Commercial Manager (CM) and Quantity Surveyor (QS)
Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
Supporting the commercial and procurement teams with day-to-day administrative tasks
Requirements
Someone at the start of their career, ideally with an interest in construction or commercial roles
Strong communication skills, confident speaking with suppliers and subcontractors
Organised and proactive, with good attention to detail
Willingness to learn procurement and commercial processes
Must be based locally to Wigan due to the office-based nature of the role
Desirable (but not essential)
Previous administrative experience
Exposure to construction, procurement, or quantity surveying environments
Ambition to progress into an Assistant QS role over time
What’s on Offer
Salary of approximately £25,000 per annum
Full training and development in procurement and negotiation
Clear progression potential into commercial or Assistant QS roles
Stable, Monday–Friday working hours in a supportive office environment