Procurement Administrator (Southern Region) Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Administrator to join a busy Commercial and Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity to support procurement activities across a variety of projects while developing your knowledge of purchasing processes in a fast-paced environment. About the Role As Procurement Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Team with day-to-day administration tasks. You’ll raise and process purchase orders, manage records, organise schedules, and liaise with site teams and suppliers to ensure materials, tools, PPE, and services are delivered on time. This role is integral to maintaining the smooth running of procurement operations across the region and offers opportunities for growth as part of a collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Handling daily material requests from site teams and raising purchase orders. Processing all purchase orders on the company procurement system. Ordering PPE, tools, and skips for sites while keeping accurate records of quantities and spend. Monitoring Material on Site records to prevent unnecessary re-orders. Providing delivery dates and updates to site teams. Maintaining daily schedules (e.g., floor beams, road sweepers). Chasing suppliers regarding failed or delayed deliveries. Escalating supplier issues to the senior buyer.This role will evolve over time and grow alongside the wider Procurement team. Key Outcomes Provide effective support to the Commercial and Procurement team. Contribute to the efficient management of material spend and purchasing systems. Person Specification Essential: Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of Excel. Experience raising purchase orders. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines. Flexible, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.Desirable: Experience in a construction environment. Background in document control. Knowledge of construction processes and materials.Personal Qualities Proactive and flexible approach to workload. Strong team player. Integrity and commitment. Innovative mindset and eagerness to learn. Ability to communicate clearly and engage effectively. This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive team, gaining valuable experience in procurement and supply chain within a dynamic environment