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We are delighted to be partnering with our client, a leader in their field, in their search for a Purchasing Administrator.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong administration experience and an interest in procurement, compliance, and vendor management, who wants to build a career in a growing, purpose-led organisation.
This role reports directly to the Procurement and Contracts Manager and collaborates closely with multiple internal teams including Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT Security, and Privacy. You’ll also engage regularly with external stakeholders such as legal advisors, vendors, and consultants.
This is more than just an administrative position, it’s an opportunity to get hands-on experience in procurement and third-party risk within a fast-paced, values-driven organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Working as part of a centralised Procurement & Third Party Risk Management team, you’ll play a key role in supporting robust processes around the selection, onboarding, and oversight of third-party vendors. This is a varied and detail-focused role, where your organisational and communication skills will help maintain best-in-class records, ensure ongoing compliance, and enable smooth cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintaining and organising documentation related to procurement, contracts, and third-party risk assessments
- Keeping supplier records and procurement data accurate and up to date across systems and trackers
- Supporting internal teams in vendor contract monitoring and risk assessments
- Drafting correspondence and coordinating updates with both internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting procurement policy reviews and contributing to ongoing process improvement initiatives
- Assisting with project-based tasks and ensuring adherence to key regulations
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- At least 2-3 years of relevant administrative experience, ideally in a regulated or process-driven environment
- Excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable working with standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience in procurement, compliance, or vendor management is a bonus, but not essential