Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.
Procurement Administrator
Based in our Birmingham office with Hybrid working
Fixed Term Contract, Full-time, 37 hours
25 days annual leave (plus your birthday off), Comprehensive pension scheme + much more!
Are you a Procurement Administrator looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well-respected water technologies company! As a Procurement Administrator, you will support our procurement team with general administrative duties and order processing. You will be responsible for placing orders for equipment and materials, organising and maintaining documents, updating records, and handling order-related queries. If you have strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
1. Assist the Procurement Lead in gathering price quotes and preparing tender documents.
2. Prepare and send purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
3. Maintain and update procurement records, following up with suppliers to track order status.
4. Resolve issues related to incorrect, delayed, or missing orders by working directly with suppliers.
5. Foster strong relationships with key supplier contacts to quickly address and resolve problems.
6. Handle inventory and administrative tasks, including invoice queries, filing purchase orders, and compiling packaging data.
7. Provide additional administrative support to team members as needed.
General requirements for the role:
1. Full UK driving licence - must be able to commute to offices.
2. Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
3. Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.
4. Creative and organised with an eye for detail.
5. Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
What’s next?
If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Our promise to you
We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will receive an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (and your birthday off!), our market-leading pension and share scheme, parental leave from Day 1 of employment and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses. Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Diversity & Inclusion
At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected.
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