Group Procurement Administrator in Liverpool

The Procurement Administrator provides essential administrative, operational, and data-management support to the Procurement & Supplier Management function. The role ensures that procurement processes, third-party records, and management information are accurate, complete, and audit-ready, and that colleagues across the business are supported in complying with the Group’s procurement and third-party risk frameworks.

Outcomes for the role:

• Ensure Procurement and supplier records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Provide support to Business to ensure processes are consistently followed across all business areas.
• Third-party risk workflows and registers are maintained and up to date.
• Provide management information in a timely, reliable, and accurate format to support effective oversight.
• Colleagues receive clear administrative support and stakeholders are provided guidance on procurement processes.
• Maintain structured electronic filing and archiving in line with information governance standards.
• Provide flexible administrative support to the team during periods of high activity or change.

Skills and knowledge:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including basic reporting and data handling.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured, methodical way.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the importance of governance, documentation, and audit trails.
• Understanding of any or all procurement, supplier management, finance, or accounts payable principles and processes.

Professional experience and qualifications:

• Worked in a procurement/supplier management/finance/accounts payable role, ideally 3 years experience.
• Financial services industry exposure ideal.
• Knowledge of FCA, PRA, EBA regulatory guidance and requirements for outsourcing and third-party risk management (desirable).

Our offer to you:

We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential, in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong. We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

• A company pension - 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%.
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service.
• Life assurance - 8 x salary.
• Company share scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Green Car Scheme.
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers.
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications.
• Season travel ticket loans.
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you.

Life at Rathbones:

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all. We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values. We’re a Disability Confident Employer (level 2) under the UK Government scheme. This means we’ve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities.

If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us via recruit@rathbones.com to let us know what adjustments you may need.

Mission:

We believe in playing the long game. That means building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing — for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we’re part of. Our values shape how we work:

• We aim high.
• We get it done.
• We show we care.
• We do the right thing.

These aren’t just words on a wall. They guide how we treat each other, how we make decisions and how we build relationships that last.

We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out.