The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an Administrator to join a well-established business within the construction sector, based in Chester-le-Street.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive Administrator who is looking to develop their career within purchasing and procurement, with the longer-term opportunity to progress into a Buyer position.
Working closely with both the Plant Coordinator and the Buyer, you will provide essential administrative support across the department, gaining valuable exposure to purchasing, suppliers, plant coordination and the wider operations of the business.
This role would suit someone with previous administration experience who is keen to learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career within the purchasing function.
Key Responsibilities
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Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Plant Coordinator and Buyer.
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Assisting with purchasing and procurement administration.
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Raising and processing purchase orders.
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Liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
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Supporting plant coordination and administration.
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Maintaining accurate records, spreadsheets and internal systems.
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Assisting with the tracking of orders, deliveries and materials.
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General administrative duties to support the smooth running of the department.
About You
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Previous experience in an administration or office-based role.
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Highly organised with good attention to detail.
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Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
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Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritising workload.
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An interest in purchasing, procurement or becoming a Buyer in the future.
Previous experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, plant hire or a purchasing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
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Full-time, permanent position.
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Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm.
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Office-based role in Chester-le-Street.
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Hands-on training and exposure to purchasing and procurement.
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Opportunity to develop your skills and progress towards a Buyer position.
Interested?
If you're an Administrator looking for more than just your next admin role and would like the opportunity to develop into a purchasing career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more
