Procurement Administrator

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PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team at Head Office in the role of Procurement Administrator.

Reporting to the Procurement Coordinator, this is a varied role in which you will maintain and update the central Procurement systems. These systems include Web3, JD Edwards, Saffron, Elite and Quadex.

Other responsibilities will include organising meeting and travel arrangements, answering departmental telephone calls and directing enquiries accordingly, researching potential new suppliers/products, raising purchase orders, assisting in the preparation of Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Pricing (RFP).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required along with strong organisation skills. Attention to detail is paramount in this role, along with experience of working to deadlines as you will be required to ensure that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal Head Office working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, however flexibility may occasionally be required.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Intermediate Excel skills
• Previous experience within an administrative role

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of working within a Procurement Department
• Experience of internet-based Purchasing systems
• Advanced Excel skills

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Staff Reward Scheme
• Free use of leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Closing date: 21 May 2019 at 12 Noon

1st Interviews to be held: 30 May 2019

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.