Commercial Administrator in Leeds

• Commercial Administrator RTS Infrastructure (Part of Arriva Group)
• Leeds £32,000 p/a Full Time | 40 Hours per Week

Join a Growing Rail Infrastructure Business RTS Infrastructure is a trusted provider of rail infrastructure, construction and depot services across the UK.

Working with some of the rail industry's leading clients, we deliver projects that help keep the nation's rail network moving safely and efficiently.

As part of Arriva Group, one of Europe's largest transport operators, we're continuing to invest in our people, processes and future growth.

We're looking for an organised and proactive Commercial Administrator to join our Procurement and Support Services team in Holbeck, Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a background in procurement, purchasing or supply chain support to play a key role in supporting our operational and project teams.

Reporting into the Procurement function, you'll help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of purchasing activities, supplier onboarding and compliance processes while supporting stakeholders across the business.

Why Join RTS Infrastructure?

• A varied administrative role supporting procurement and commercial operations
• Exposure to major rail infrastructure and construction projects
• The opportunity to develop procurement and supply chain knowledge
• Close collaboration with operational, project and finance teams
• A key role supporting supplier compliance and governance activities
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

The Role

The Commercial Administrator will provide essential administrative support to the procurement team, helping to ensure purchasing activities are delivered efficiently and in line with company policies and procedures.

You'll be responsible for raising purchase orders, supporting supplier onboarding activities, maintaining supplier records and ensuring compliance documentation remains accurate and up to date.

The role will involve working closely with suppliers, project teams, depot staff and finance colleagues across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Administration
• Raise and manage purchase orders through Sage for business and project requirements
• Support purchasing activities across operational and project teams
• Manage procurement enquiries and maintain effective communication with stakeholders
• Liaise with finance teams regarding supplier invoices and purchase order requirements
• Produce procurement and supplier reports using Sage and internal systems
• Supplier Onboarding & Compliance
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, including issuing PQQ packs and collecting required documentation
• Review supplier submissions and ensure approval requirements are met
• Manage supplier approval workflows involving management, directors and HSEQ teams
• Maintain approved supplier databases and ensure records remain accurate
• Monitor supplier compliance documentation, certifications and insurance renewals
• Proactively obtain updated compliance information from suppliers as required
• Stakeholder Support & Reporting
• Support operational teams, depot staff and project managers with procurement queries
• Provide updates on supplier onboarding progress to key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate procurement records and auditable documentation
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and controls
• Ensure procurement activities align with company governance requirements

About You

You'll be a highly organised administrator with experience supporting procurement, purchasing or supply chain activities.

You'll enjoy working with multiple stakeholders, managing detailed processes and ensuring information is accurate and compliant.

You'll have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator or similar role
• Experience raising and processing purchase orders
• Experience managing supplier onboarding activities
• Experience maintaining supplier databases and records
• Experience monitoring supplier compliance documentation and renewals
• Experience liaising with suppliers, operational teams and finance departments
• Experience using Sage or similar ERP, procurement or finance systems
• Experience producing procurement or management reports
• Experience working within a fast-paced administrative environment

Essential Skills

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external suppliers
• Good understanding of procurement and purchasing processes

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a procurement, purchasing or supply chain environment
• Experience within construction, engineering, transport or project-based industries
• Experience supporting supplier accreditation or compliance activities
• Knowledge of HSEQ processes and supplier governance requirements

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys.

With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.

The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe.

Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.

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