Procurement Administrator

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Administrator

Based in our Birmingham Office with Hybrid working 

Full-time, 37 hours per week

25 days annual leave (plus your birthday off), Comprehensive pension scheme + much more!
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Are you a Procurement Administrator looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

 

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company! As a Procurement Administrator you will support our procurement team with general administrative duties and order processing. You will be responsible for placing orders for equipment and materials, organising and maintaining documents, updating records, and handling order-related queries. If you have strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Key responsibilities

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Assist the Procurement Lead in gathering price quotes and preparing tender documents.

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Prepare and send purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

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Maintain and update procurement records, following up with suppliers to track order status.

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Resolve issues related to incorrect, delayed, or missing orders by working directly with suppliers.

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Foster strong relationships with key supplier contacts to quickly address and resolve problems.

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Handle inventory and administrative tasks, including invoice queries, filing purchase orders, and compiling packaging data.

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Provide additional administrative support to team members as needed.

General requirements for the role:

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Full UK driving licence - must be able to commute to offices.

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Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

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Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.

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Creative and organised with an eye for detail.

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Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, plus birthday leave to celebrate your special day, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future. 

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our wellbeing services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That's not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave,  Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

What’s next?

If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia Water Technologies UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.