Procurement Administrator

Sunderland Permanent Competitive Ref: 419718

The Opportunity

Looking for a role that offers more than just administration?

We’re recruiting for an exciting Procurement Administrator position within a busy, collaborative team where you'll play a key role in keeping critical business processes moving. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working with people, solving problems and managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you'll be responsible for:

Managing supplier onboarding and maintaining supplier records
Processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Resolving invoice queries and investigating discrepancies
Maintaining important supplier documentation and compliance records
Supporting data analysis and reporting activities
Building strong relationships across the wider business
Identifying process improvements and helping drive best practice

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload, communicate confidently with others and contribute to the efficiency of a fast-paced team.

About you

You'll ideally have:

At least 12 months' administration experience
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
The ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Experience within procurement, purchasing or supply chain administration would be beneficial, but is not essential

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys working at pace, isn't afraid to ask questions and is keen to develop their career within a specialist business function.