Procurement Administrator
Building a sustainable tomorrow
KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking a Procurement Administrator. The Procurement Administrator provides administrative support to the procurement team, ensuring smooth operations of procurement activities, and client communications. This role involves managing processes, documentation, coordinating with internal departments, and maintaining accurate records to
support business objectives.
Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required – a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.
Your team
- Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
- Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week
Making Possible
As Procurement Administrator, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Manage the project Supply Chain database, change, updates and new supplier input
- Assist in processing purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of Procurement documents
- Maintain accurate records of communications, contracts, and transactions
- Support the preparation of Procurement data reports
- Liaise with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to resolve any issues
- Monitor compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Organise and update Procurement databases and filing systems
- Provide general administrative support to the Procurement department
- This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company
to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within
your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given
What do you bring to the role?
Essential:
- Proven experience in an Procurement administration or similar role
- Strong understanding of contract management and commercial operations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Basic knowledge of financial principles and procurement processes is a plus
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Desirable:
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related field
- Experience with ERP or CRM system
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
