We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Administrator to join a team in Leeds.
In this role, you’ll report directly to the Group Procurement Manager and provide essential administrative support to the central procurement team, contributing significantly to the group’s purchasing operations.
Working with regional offices and stores, you’ll manage the procurement and tracking of materials, goods, and equipment, especially within plant and equipment hire.
Key areas of focus will include supplier vetting, approvals, and supply chain development. You’ll investigate new supply sources, monitor vendor performance, and develop regular KPI reporting.
Some of the key Procurement Administrator duties will be:

• Resolve escalated invoice issues and vendor queries.
• Periodically create purchase and framework orders in the company’s ordering system.
• Ensure all procurement transactions are accurately processed and manage any transaction discrepancies.
• Manage the vendor database, ensuring annual updates on compliance, insurance, and accreditation.
• Support the procurement team by scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining databases.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding supply chain timelines and vendor performance.
• Provide monthly reports on vendor performance to aid in meeting company KPIs.
• Identify and recommend improvements to our procurement processes.

To be successful in this Procurement Administrator role you must:

• Have 2 years prior experience in a similar procurement/purchasing role.
• IT literate, with experience using systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and RedSky.
• Confident in gathering and presenting reports with professionalism.

This will be working Monday to Friday 8:39am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch break, earning a salary between £25,000-£30,000 depending on experience.