Adecco
Subcontract Administrator
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Stevenage (Full time in Office, NOT hybrid)
39 Hours p/w
£29k starting salary + excellent benefits package (as below)
About the Role
Our client, a leading player in the manufacturing and production industry, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Subcontract Administrator to join their team based in Stevenage. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in procuring goods and services, managing sub-contract work, and ensuring compliance within the supply chain.
Responsibilities
As a Subcontract Administrator, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that all operations run smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing sub-contract jobs to ensure compliance with agreed KPIs and delivery timelines.
- Raising purchase orders for sub-contract work, new equipment, and replacement parts.
- Collaborating with the UK tech team to address queries and ensure compliance with sub-contract governance.
- Assisting in negotiating prices and recovering associated costs.
- Communicating effectively with internal departments such as Laboratory, Logistics, and UK Sales to meet customer objectives.
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To thrive in this role, candidates should possess:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- The ability to assimilate technical information quickly.
- A self-motivated, team-oriented approach.
- Capability to work with minimal supervision in a very busy environment.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Previous experience in a purchasing and/or administration environment isn't necessary but would be an advantage.
Benefits
Joining our client comes with a range of attractive benefits designed to enhance your work experience:
- Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of complimentary parking.
- 25 Days Paid Annual Leave: A generous leave policy to ensure work-life balance.
- Modern Kitchen and Offices: Work in a contemporary environment that promotes productivity.
- Free Tea/Coffee/Milk: Stay refreshed throughout the day with complimentary beverages.
- Free Fresh Fruit: Enjoy healthy snacks provided at the workplace.
- Pension Contribution Matching: Secure your future with a competitive pension scheme.
- Annual Salary Review: Your hard work will be recognised with regular salary assessments.
- Regular Social Events: Engage with colleagues through enjoyable social activities.
- Medicash Benefits: Access to free prescriptions, glasses, and more.
- Flexible start/finish times!
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About Adecco
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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