Procurement Administrator (Supply Chain) - Temporary Contract - Inside Ir35 - PAYE/Umbrella
Start Thursday the 23rd of April is essential - so, please only apply if you are immediately available
2 resources needed
Initial contract: 8 weeks
Potential extension: up to 12 weeks totalBased in Stratford (East London)
Initial period: Office-based for onboarding and training (approx. first 2 weeks)
Thereafter: Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Administrator to join our Procurement team, supporting the rollout and ongoing management of our LSC Supplier Portal.
This role will be central to managing supplier onboarding and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) processes, ensuring all suppliers are approved through a controlled, compliant procurement route.
You will act as the key coordination point between internal teams, Procurement and suppliers, managing the end-to-end onboarding journey from initial request through to approval, ensuring all supplier data and compliance documentation is complete and accurate.
This is a critical role supporting both the implementation phase of a new system and its transition into business-as-usual operations.
Contract Details:
Responsibilities
Supplier Onboarding & Coordination
Manage all supplier onboarding requests from internal stakeholders
Coordinate the full onboarding lifecycle from request and review through to supplier invitation, PQQ completion and approval
Ensure onboarding is controlled through Procurement, not direct supplier registrationPQQ & Supplier Management
Invite suppliers to complete PQQs via the LSC portal
Monitor progress and follow up on incomplete submissions
Review supplier information for completeness and accuracyCompliance & Documentation
Track and validate supplier compliance documentation, including:
Insurance certificates
Health & safety accreditations (e.g. SSIP)
Other regulatory requirements
Monitor expiry dates and ensure documentation is kept up to dateProcurement Support
Coordinate approval workflows with procurement teams
Ensure submissions are complete before review
Track and follow up on approval statusSystem & Data Management
Maintain accurate supplier records within the LSC system
Support migration of supplier data from legacy systems
Assist with vendor status updates across systemsSupplier & Stakeholder Engagement
Provide guidance to suppliers throughout the onboarding process
Respond to queries and resolve issues efficiently
Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboardingProcess & Continuous Improvement
Support development and documentation of onboarding processes
Maintain onboarding trackers and reporting
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistencyAbout You
Essential:
Strong administrative background, with experience managing processes, data and documentation in a structured environment
Good working understanding of procurement or supply chain processes, including experience supporting supplier onboarding, PQQ or compliance activities, and an appreciation of governance and compliance requirements within supplier management
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workflows, priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to review, sense-check and validate information for accuracy and completeness
Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Customer/supplier-facing mindset, able to guide users through processes and resolve queries effectively
Ability to follow and enforce defined processes, ensuring compliance and consistency across all onboarding activityDesirable:
Exposure to procurement, supply chain or commercial environments
Experience using supplier portals, workflow tools or ERP systems
Experience working in a property services, construction or maintenance environment
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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.
We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age