Procurement Administrator
Posted 1 day ago by Wade Macdonald
£18 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Temporary Procurement Admin Assistant involves supporting a busy procurement team within a Local/Central Government organization. The position requires managing various administrative tasks related to procurement processes, supplier coordination, and documentation. This is an office-based role initially, transitioning to a hybrid model with some work-from-home days. The position is temporary for six months with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting tender processes, including publishing procurement notices and updating contract documentation
- Managing procurement inbox queries and coordinating procurement dates, notices, and supplier information
- Providing procurement admin support for a broad range of goods and services
- Drafting and preparing supplier letters, reports, contract documentation, and maintaining electronic filing
- Processing supplier set-ups, purchase requisitions, and helping manage the contract register
- Assisting with supplier checks and contributing to a busy and friendly team environment
Key Skills:
- Previous UK office administration experience
- Detail-oriented with a good eye for drafting and reading documents
- Strong grasp of written English
- Initiative, flexibility, and a positive, can-do approach
- Procurement admin experience (bonus, but not essential)
- Degree in Law, Politics, Business, or English (helpful, but not essential)
Salary (Rate): £17.50/hr
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
** Temporary Procurement Admin Assistant – 6 Months (poss. to perm.) - Reading - Office-based initially, then 1–2 days WFH - £16.50 to £17.50 Per Hour + Holiday Pay **
About the Client
Our client is a respected organisation within the Local/Central Government sector. With a team of five in Procurement and plans to grow, they are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey and challenges are opportunities for growth.
About the Job
This is a great chance to join a busy and expanding procurement team. You'll support day-to-day admin activity across a wide range of tasks—updating procurement documents, managing supplier details, and coordinating low to mid-value contracts. With changes in procurement law underway, it’s an ideal time to get involved. A varied admin role for someone organised, proactive, and ready to get stuck in.
- Supporting tender processes, including publishing procurement notices and updating contract documentation
- Managing procurement inbox queries and coordinating procurement dates, notices, and supplier information
- Providing procurement admin support for a broad range of goods and services—from stationery, through to car fleet and IT equipment etc.
- Drafting and preparing supplier letters, reports, contract documentation, and maintaining electronic filing
- Processing supplier set-ups, purchase requisitions, and helping manage the contract register
- Assisting with supplier checks and contributing to a busy and friendly team environment
About the Successful Applicant
You will have previous UK office administration experience, be bright, adaptable and detail-oriented, with a good eye for drafting and reading documents. Procurement admin experience would be a bonus, but not essential. A strong grasp of written English is required, and a degree in Law, Politics, Business or English would be helpful, but not essential. You’ll need to show initiative, flexibility, and a positive, can-do approach to support a busy team through a period of change.
What You Will Receive in Return
You’ll join a supportive and well-structured team that values collaboration and growth. You'll gain exposure to meaningful procurement work across a variety of categories. If you’re looking for a longer-term opportunity in a team where your ideas and attention to detail are appreciated—this could be the right next step!
How to Proceed:
If this super on-going temporary to poss. perm administrative opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491. Or send your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!
** Temporary Procurement Admin Assistant – 6 Months (poss. to perm.) - Reading - Office-based initially, then 1–2 days WFH - £16.50 to £17.50 Per Hour + Holiday Pay **