Whether you’re talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. Every department has their own set of unique needs. As their Administrator, you’ll get to understand exactly what those needs are, and then help everything run as smoothly as possible. This is an ideal opportunity to start your career with us. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. What if you could too?

What you'll be doing

• Setting up new suppliers on our procurement system
• Receipting goods and services
• Managing supplier order acknowledgements
• Checking supplier accreditations
• Supporting the preparation and administration of documents
• Supporting the Transactional Procurement Team
• Following, implementing, and improving processes and procedures
• Conducting procurement activities in accordance with Health & Safety standards

What you can bring to the role

• Strong administration skills
• Knowledge of procurement methods, processes, and technologies, including Purchase to Pay systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment with demanding objectives
• Ability to organise and manage data accurately
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Team player with problem-solving skills
• IT literate, proficient in all Microsoft Office packages, including Excel
• Experience working within a purchasing environment