1st Executive are retained by a global manufacturing organisation, currently undergoing significant change throughout the company. They require a procurement support professional to support project teams within the company. You will be expected to manage administrative processes which are critical to project delivery including contracting, purchase orders/invoicing, compliance and review of promotional materials. Training will be provided on systems which govern these processes.

Key Skills Required:

• High degree of competence with Microsoft Windows, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with project management software an advantage.
• Ability to quickly comprehend new software systems relating to procurement/finance, compliance etc.
• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build remote relationships with team members based outside of the UK.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including contributing to internal reports and outputs.
• Proven ability to manage/contribute to multiple projects and effectively prioritise workload.
• Proactive nature including a willingness to seek advice and follow-up unresolved issues.

Key interactions:

• Internal colleagues in compliance, finance, regulatory and marketing.
• Occasional interactions with external contractors and customers

Required experience and qualifications:

• Prior experience in a departmental administrator/project support role.
• Experience of working with teams across multiple geographical locations is desirable.
• Experience of working with procurement/finance systems is desirable.
• A formal administrative/project management qualification is desirable but not necessary.
• Degree level education is desirable but not necessary.