Procurement Administrator

Job Description: Role - Procurement Administrator x 2 c£35k + Benefits * 6 - 12 months FIXED TERM CONTRACT (could lead to perm role) * HYBRID - 4 DAYS ON SITE * GREAT BENEFITS! My client is a leader in their field, due to continued growth they are looking for 2 procurement administrators with strong admin and excel skills with plenty of get up and go! My client is on a rapid growth trajectory with circa 500 employees and growing. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth within the established procurement team. Duties and Responsibilities * Work closely with Procurement Buyers to ensure all approved purchasing requests are converted into accurate and timely purchase orders. * Raise, maintain and track raw material contracts and call‑off orders. * Ensure quantities and delivery dates are reviewed and aligned with the Planning team and correctly reflect inventory requirements. Order Tracking & Expediting * Actively monitor open purchase orders and contracts, tracking supplier confirmations and expected delivery dates. * Proactively expedite orders where there is a risk to supply, escalating issues early to buyers and stakeholders. * Apply particular focus to goods shipped from India, recognising longer lead times, compliance, documentation requirements and transit risk. Supplier & Operational Support * Support new supplier set‑up and onboarding, ensuring all documentation and system data is complete and accurate. * Liaise with suppliers on order status, documentation, shipment readiness and invoice queries. * Support management of proforma payments where required, ensuring alignment with contract terms and delivery milestones. Inventory & Data Control * Support the monitoring of stock levels against agreed inventory policies, highlighting risks or exceptions. * Maintain high standards of system data integrity across ERP and procurement tools, ensuring accurate records of pricing, contracts and orders. Reporting & Procurement Support * Collate and maintain information to support procurement reporting, including order status, contract coverage and supplier performance. * Provide administrative and analytical support for pricing reviews, tenders and market reviews as required. Skills and Experience (Criteria: (D) = Desirable; (E) = Essential) * Strong attention to detail and follow‑through (E) * Confident working with buyers, suppliers and logistics partners (E) * Comfortable managing multiple orders and deadlines simultaneously (E) * Proactive mindset: flags issues early rather than reacting late (E) * Experience with international supply chains (especially India) is advantageous (D) * Good working knowledge of ERP / procurement systems and Excel (E) * Previous experience in a similar role desirable (D) * 5+ Years experience in relevant commodity markets mainly in food manufacturing (D) If you feel you have the skills and experience, please upload your CV in the first instance