Purchasing Administrator

Your new company

Your new company is a leading building and civil engineering contractor working across several industries. They are currently looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team.

Your new role

In this role you will support the procurement team to streamline procurement operations. This is a fully office-based role.

Your responsibilities

• Performing general admin duties such as filing, data entry, and document management
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements
• Ensuring approvals are in place in accordance with agreed procedures
• Carry out due diligence on new account requests
• Communicate with site regarding the progress of vendor set-ups
• Update the new account trackers for all new requests, update the database and record all information in accordance with the agreed process.
• Issues relevant forms to potential new vendors
• Collate and review all received forms and send for managers' approval.
• Weekly review of supplier insurance for all entities : contacting suppliers to request new insurance certificates where required, including monitoring insurance mailbox.
• Under team guidance, review received certificates and confirm the appropriate level and type of insurance are in place : recording documentation as per agreed procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

1-2 years experience in a similar administrative role

Ability to work proactively and meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)