Procurement Administrator

  • Job Reference: 24547
  • Date Posted: 30 April 2026
  • Employer: J. Murphy & Sons Limited
  • Location: Cannock (WS11 7lH), United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Administration
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description


To support the Central Procurement Team with day-to-day purchasing and procurement administration, ensuring all activity is compliant with Murphy Group policies and delivers best value to the business.

 

A day in the life of a murphy Procurement Administrator

  • Support sourcing activity by obtaining quotations and completing price comparisons
  • Raise and manage purchase orders in line with procurement policy and approval limits
  • Coordinate low-value and operational purchasing requests across multiple categories
  • Support e procurement systems and day-to-day transactional purchasing activity
  • Track order status, deliveries, and supplier performance, escalating issues as required
  • Maintain accurate procurement data and support reporting and spend analysis
  • Assist with maintaining procurement documentation, frameworks, and approved supplier lists
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policy, Delegation of Authority, and audit requirements
  • Identify risks or non-compliance and escalate where appropriate
  • Work with project teams, Group Support functions, and site teams to support purchasing needs
  • Provide clear communication and good customer service to internal stakeholders


Still interested, does this sound like you?

  • Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with systems, data, and reports
  • Good communication and organisation skills
  • Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or administration (desirable)
  • Willingness to learn and develop within a procurement environment
  • Opportunity for growth and training within the CIPS programme