Procurement Administrator

Job Description:

Procurement Administrator

Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)
Location: Corby, Northampton
Contract Type: 18-week temporary leading to permanent position

Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (with 1 hour unpaid lunch)
All Christmas off (Bonus!)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and flexible Procurement Administrator to join our team.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, take initiative, and contribute effectively to the whole team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of procurement and administrative tasks, supporting both procurement operations and wider office functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Operations:
• Allocate jobs and automatically raise orders.
• Check stock levels and manage pricing.
• Book orders efficiently.
• Conduct lead stock takes.
• Work out lead times for orders.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding orders and deliveries.

Supplier Management (for top end of salary):

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Office Administration:
• Provide general office administration support to other managers.
• Assist with tasks such as printing paperwork and other general duties.
• Be flexible to help the whole team, being proactive in offering support.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a procurement or administrative role is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Proficient in checking stock, managing orders, and understanding pricing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly proactive with a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to help.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks.
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers (desirable for higher salary band).
• Knowledge of lead stock take and lead time calculations (desirable).

Note: This is an initial 18-week temporary contract with the strong potential to become a permanent role upon successful completion.