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:
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Well-established UK manufacturing and engineering organisation
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Strong procurement function supporting multiple operational sites
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Values collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development
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Offers long-term career progression and exposure to strategic procurement activities
Job Description:
As a Procurement Administrator, you will:
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Support Senior Buyers in delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement services
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Maintain supplier data, raise purchase orders in SAP, and resolve invoice queries
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Support tender activity, audits, and the management of vendor documentation
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Work closely with internal teams including Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, and Marketing
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Develop into Junior Buyer responsibilities, assisting with sourcing, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier relationship management
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Maintain price trackers, project trackers, and departmental reports
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Undertake other Procurement and project duties as directed
Skills & Experience:
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Minimum 12 months’ experience in an administrative or procurement-support role
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Experience in FMCG or engineering environments preferred
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Educated to A Level or equivalent
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Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
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Experience using ERP systems (preferably SAP) advantageous
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Confident liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Why Should You Apply?
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Opportunity for genuine career progression into Junior Buyer and procurement roles
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Exposure to senior procurement activity and strategic initiatives
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Work as part of a collaborative and supportive team
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Build commercial capability within a structured, growing organisation
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Ideal for candidates looking for a long-term procurement career in Seaham
