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

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

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