Procurement Administrator

Job Title:

Procurement Administrator

Location:

Seaham (with regional support)
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits:
Pension, holiday allowance, career development, supportive team environment

Working Hours:

Full-time, Monday–Friday

The Company:

* Well-established UK manufacturing and engineering organisation

* Strong procurement function supporting multiple operational sites

* Values collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development

* Offers long-term career progression and exposure to strategic procurement activities

Job Description:

As a Procurement Administrator, you will:

* Support Senior Buyers in delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement services

* Maintain supplier data, raise purchase orders in SAP, and resolve invoice queries

* Support tender activity, audits, and the management of vendor documentation

* Work closely with internal teams including Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, and Marketing

* Develop into Junior Buyer responsibilities, assisting with sourcing, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier relationship management

* Maintain price trackers, project trackers, and departmental reports

* Undertake other Procurement and project duties as directed

Skills & Experience:

* Minimum 12 months’ experience in an administrative or procurement-support role

* Experience in FMCG or engineering environments preferred

* Educated to A Level or equivalent

* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks

* Experience using ERP systems (preferably SAP) advantageous

* Confident liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Why Should You Apply?

* Opportunity for genuine career progression into Junior Buyer and procurement roles

* Exposure to senior procurement activity and strategic initiatives

* Work as part of a collaborative and supportive team

* Build commercial capability within a structured, growing organisation

* Ideal for candidates looking for a long-term procurement career in Seaham