Purchase Order Processor (Maternity Cover)

We are recruiting for a Temporary Purchase Order Processor to join our Supply Chain team in Chawston.


• Up to £35k depending on experience
• Maternity cover for 12 months contract
• Hybrid working

 

We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors.

Reporting to the POP Team Leader, the Purchase Order Processor will be responsible for organising the supply and movement of materials, as well as accurate and timely administration for all supply, plant and fleet activities. You will be an experienced and professional purchasing administrator.

• You will be the first point of contact for the delivery teams and suppliers
• Procure and place purchase orders as requested from the Delivery team and using suppliers from the approved list and in line with the supply chain strategy
• Expedite, chase and follow up to ensure timely and correct deliveries and collections (including hire) along with any required paperwork and system entries, also resolve any issues and discrepancies, working with the delivery teams as required
• Administrative and system tasks relating to deliveries, collections & hire, including delivery paperwork, insurance and certification
• Resolve purchase invoice queries on a timely basis to assist with monthly management accounts preparation
• Hire and off-hire plant, equipment & vehicles as requested by the Delivery teams, using approved suppliers and taking care of all related system activities 

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Strong attention to detail 
• Proven planning and organisation skills with ability the to prioritise workloads
• Strong IT skills especially MS Word and Excel

• Up to £35k per annum FTE
• 24 days’ annual leave
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Benifex Platform - voucher schemes that run throughout the year, including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme.
• Discounts on retail, shopping, gym access and cinema tickets
• 6% company pension contribution

 

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist