We're looking for a Procurement Administrator to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. As a Procurement Administrator, you'll play a vital role in supporting our procurement team, ensuring the smooth running of operations and maintaining excellent communication channels. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real difference to the success of this significant project.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Procurement Administrator, you'll be working within the procurement team, supporting them in delivering efficient and compliant procurement operations. Your day to day will include:
- Managing the project supply chain database, including updates and new supplier information
- Processing purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation with accuracy
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement documents
- Maintaining accurate records of communications, contracts, and transactions
- Liaising with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to resolve queries and support smooth operations
What are we looking for?
This role of Procurement Administrator is great for you if:
- You have proven experience in a procurement administration or similar role
- You possess excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail
- You're proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- You have the ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a team
- You hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years (required for security clearance)
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
