Administrator - Procurement - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Salford

Job Title: Administrator

Location: Salford Quays

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours of Work: You will be required to work 40 hours from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm though some flexibility will be required to cover shifts within the working window of 7am and 5pm.

About Us:

Excalon is a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. With recent new business wins with multiple major clients adding to our existing portfolio of framework agreements and ongoing Major Projects, this is an exciting time to join our business.

Excalon are a Real Living Wage Employer.

About the role:

We have an opportunity for an organised and efficient office administrator to work within our support services department. Reporting to the Support Services Director, you will be responsible for handling telephone orders, incoming enquires and the procurement of supplies and materials, ensuring timely delivering to site to meet project deadlines.

You will update and maintain system data, process orders and invoices and ensure delivery of goods within contracted supplier terms, providing essential support to the commercial and operational delivery teams.

You will also support the Support Services Director to source new suppliers in new project locations and assist in driving down procurement costs and pricing.

The role is required initially to cover a period of maternity leave, however, it is possible that permanent opportunities may arise towards the end of the temporary period of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creation of new supplier accounts
• Answer supplier queries and telephone calls
• Ensuring timely and accurate filing of order and invoices
• Update supplier accounts and system prices
• Source new suppliers in new project locations
• Provide accurate pricing information to the commercial team
• Answer and resolve telephone enquiries

About you:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous administration experience
• Excellent IT and numerical skills competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite
• Highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to develop good working relationships – internally and externally
• Highly motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Trustworthy and reliable

Benefits:

• Competitive + Pension + Life Insurance

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Office Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Operations Support Specialist, Executive Administrator, and Business Support Officer may also be considered.