🧾 Procurement Administration Officer (AO)

Location: Newforge (Hybrid)
Rate of Pay: £13.75 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary Agency Assignment
Duration: 3 months initially, with the possibility of extension
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• On‑site in Newforge on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Remote working from home on remaining days

📌 About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Administration Officer (AO) to join a busy Finance / Procurement team on a temporary agency basis. This role provides essential administrative and customer support to the procurement function and is suited to an organised, detail‑focused individual with strong IT and communication skills.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Processing credit card purchase orders and related documentation
• Managing staff travel requests
• Maintaining and updating business case and PPE databases
• Maintaining and updating contracts and procurement position notes
• Managing a shared procurement mailbox, allocating queries to relevant team members
• Providing administrative support to the Procurement Team, including ad hoc requests
• Assisting with cover for on‑site stores duties when required

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned as required.

✅ Essential Experience & Skills

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Experience using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Previous experience in an administrative support role
• Experience providing internal or external customer support
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Good communication skills and a professional approach