Procurement Administrator

Our client is a leading Mechanical & Electrical contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering prestigious commercial construction projects across London.

Working with some of the UK's largest main contractors, they have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and innovation, delivering projects across the commercial office, residential, hotel, life sciences and mixed-use sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Procurement Administrator to join their busy Procurement team at their Central London head office.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in construction who wants to build a long-term career in procurement and supply chain.

Whether you currently work in administration, document control, buying support or project coordination, this role offers the chance to gain exposure to the procurement function while working alongside an experienced team, with genuine opportunities for progression into Assistant Buyer and Buyer positions.

You'll play a key role in supporting the Procurement and Stores teams, ensuring materials, plant and supplier documentation are managed efficiently to keep projects running smoothly.

As Procurement Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing supplier invoice queries and ensuring they are resolved promptly.
• Providing day to day administrative support to the Procurement and Stores teams.
• Processing credit notes and monitoring outstanding supplier queries.
• Maintaining procurement and plant records.
• Managing the Plant mailbox and coordinating plant deliveries and off hires.
• Organising daily stores deliveries and communicating updates with internal teams.
• Reviewing delivery and collection paperwork, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Updating procurement trackers and plant allocation reports.
• Producing weekly procurement and plant reports for site teams.
• Monitoring supplier performance and highlighting any issues.
• Assisting with stock control and quarterly stock takes.
• Maintaining PPE records and monthly reporting.
• Updating procurement databases and internal reporting systems.
• Supporting the Procurement Manager with additional administrative and project related tasks.

Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience working within the construction industry.
• Experience in an administrative or support role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and site teams.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Previous experience within procurement is beneficial but not essential. More importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude who is keen to develop within a growing business.

What's on Offer:

• Join a leading M&E contractor with an excellent reputation.
• Genuine career progression into procurement and buying.
• Exposure to major construction projects across London.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Central London office location with excellent transport links.

Why Apply?

If you're currently working within construction administration and are looking for the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to move into procurement with a well-established contractor that genuinely invests in its people. You'll gain hands on experience across the procurement function while building a long term career within one of the industry's most important departments.