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Project Admin Location: London / Bristol (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 12 Months Are you ready to take your administrative skills to the next level in the utilities industry? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Project Administrator to support their Infrastructure Delivery team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, this opportunity is for you! Key Responsibilities: Process incoming change requests and access forms with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy while liaising with relevant departments. Address contractor queries regarding Fast Draft and Change Control processes. Monitor and allocate incoming items efficiently within the dedicated inbox. Provide ad-hoc Fast Draft support and training to Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, covering PMI, Compensation Events, and Early Warning Notices. Assist in regular contractual audit processes as needed. Maintain accurate data logs and contract management records at all times. Support the Infrastructure Delivery team with Purchase Order requisitions. Order PPE, mobile phones, and other necessities for team members via the in-house COUPA system. Offer additional contractual administrative support to the Customer Connections team when required. Organize team events and meetings to foster collaboration. Create and send reports using Power BI and Fast Draft as needed. Issue contractor communications promptly and professionally. What We're Looking For: Familiarity with Fast Draft or experience with online database systems. Proficiency in Excel, with an efficient approach to data management. Experience with NEC contracts or dealing with Change Control, particularly from a Fast Draft perspective. Knowledge of Power BI, including report generation for monthly management information. Strong communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders. Any background with Purchase Orders or finance processes is a plus. Experience organizing meetings, travel arrangements, or similar administrative tasks. A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work across various teams. Understanding of governance around sensitive information. Why Join Us? This is not just another administrative role! You will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring seamless communication and efficiency. You'll have the chance to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact in the utilities sector. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to support a fantastic team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and embark on a rewarding career journey with our client. Let's shape the future of utilities together! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Are you ready to contribute to a cleaner, greener Britain? Our client, a leading player in the utilities sector, is on the lookout for a highly motivated Contracts Administrator to join their dynamic team in Warwick! This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects across the UK. Summary: Start date: June 2026 Duration: 12 months with potential for longer! Location: Warwick, Hybrid Pay Rate: 20.72 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday 8-4 Hybrid working available at least 2 days in the office hat You'll Do: As a Contracts Administrator, you'll be responsible for several essential tasks to ensure smooth contract management and cost control. Your key responsibilities will include: Reporting : Assist in preparing monthly reporting packs for Project Directors, keeping everyone informed and aligned. Contract Management System : Ensure approvals are in place and process forms for access to our contract management system (Fast Draft). Supplier Onboarding: Collaborate with the Procurement team to support the onboarding of new suppliers. Purchase Orders: Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) using the purchase management system (Coupa). Policies and Governance: Manage document control for the Commercial Team to maintain version integrity and contribute to process development. What You Bring: You don't need to be an expert to excel in this role! We value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Here are some skills that will help you succeed: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in stakeholder management and preparing reports. Bonus skills include a basic understanding of Coupa or other spend management platforms, as well as FastDraft or similar contract management systems. Key Interfaces: In this role, you will interact with various stakeholders, including: Project Teams Procurement Supply Chain Partners Ready to Make a Difference? If you're enthusiastic about supporting major projects and want to be part of a team dedicated to achieving net-zero by 2050, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us! Join us in shaping a sustainable future! Your adventure awaits! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. If you do not hear back after 5 working days, please assume that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. 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. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Purchasing Administrator The Purchasing Administrator is responsible for performing all purchasing tasks within area of responsibility, including coordinating relevant stakeholders on a local and regional level, planning, sourcing, optimisation, negotiation, supplier liaison and steering, as dictated by business requirements seeking the best quality, innovation, flexibility and total acquisition cost. The job holder will ensure a fully compliant processing of all low-value orders directed to their workflow by Regional Buyers. They will make use of the Coupa system to ensure efficient processing of orders in a timely manner and in-line with agreed KPIs. Additional responsibilities will include general administrative support for regional areas including activities such as Catalogue Management and New Supplier Setup.Particular focus will be on supporting Italian-language speaking stakeholders, and so native-speaker level Italian-language skills is a critical requirement. Key Responsibilities Foster excellent collaboration with the regional purchasing network thanks to regular and relevant communication, best practice sharing as well as with central BCM purchasing departments. Coupa Catalogue Management New Supplier setup Ensure that suppliers nominated are of the highest innovation, quality and flexibility standards, with the best value for money and comply with all processes, procedures, policies and guidelines. Systematically consider sustainability in the nomination process. Analyse quotations and tenders, ensuring accuracy vs business requirements and key performance indicators. Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers along with commercial rates, pricing, within a total cost of ownership approach, within the tender process and annual renegotiations (ARE) in line with policies, procedures and guidelines. Achieve local, regional and global KPI's. Escalate any unresolved issues to the Purchasing Management, and/or General Manager as required. Responsible for reviewing PRs and checking compliance with guidelines before converting to purchase orders. Responsible for authorisation and issuing frame contracts and purchase orders; managing the purchasing process from supplier to end-user. Regularly check and maintain the appropriate usage of Frame Contracts and Small Value Orders and take actions accordingly. The buyer is responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, purchasing records and databases. Promote the purchasing cycle by working with all aspects of the business, including developing and delivering training to business, developing training materials if needed. Ensure all departmental templates and documentation are and up to date and referenced when necessary. Run credit report for all new suppliers and manage ongoing financial risk with existing vendors. Assume responsibility for all residual Day-to-day administration including developing and maintaining Purchasing Department's filing and archiving systems. Qualifications/Experience Educated to GCSE/A-Level equivalent Good interpersonal skills at all levels of management Effective organisational and time management skills Proactive with offering support and ability to react quickly Able to use own initiative and work autonomously Familiar with the key elements of Purchase Orders, Contracts and Tenders together with their associated processes English and Italian language skills required Other language skills beneficial (Spanish, German or French)

Job title: Procurement Systems & Compliance Coordinator Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Systems & Compliance Coordinator to support our procurement operations across central and regional teams. This role is ideal for someone with strong systems knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Support supplier audits in collaboration with central and regional procurement teams. Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement across procurement processes. Act as a key interface with other support functions to resolve procurement-related issues and cross-functional process challenges. Produce planned and ad-hoc management reports to support decision-making. Provide user support for procurement systems and process-related queries. Serve as administrator for SAP Ariba, managing user access and permissions. Handle Coupa system administration and manage incoming queries. Maintain and update buying channel documentation, including "how to buy" guides, ensuring accuracy and system integration. Monitor procurement compliance and escalate issues as needed. Manage and maintain supplier catalogues on behalf of category teams. Requirements: Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and Coupa. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Logistics Administrator Your new company Hays are working on an exclusive basis with a client in Shrewsbury who are looking to appoint a Logistics Administrator on a permanent basis. This role involves working to provide administrative support to the logistics and supply chain team by coordinating the processing of orders, managing inventory records, liaising with suppliers and transport providers, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role plays a key part in maintaining efficient logistics operations and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Your new role As a Logistics Administrator, your role will involve: Process and track purchase orders and delivery schedules. Liaise with suppliers and transport companies to confirm order details and resolve delivery issues. Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Maintain accurate inventory records using internal systems. Support regular stock checks and reconcile discrepancies. Assist in forecasting stock requirements based on usage trends. Maintain organised records of logistics documents, including invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders. Prepare reports on stock levels, delivery performance, and supplier activity. Support the onboarding of new suppliers and maintain up-to-date supplier records. Act as a point of contact for internal departments and external suppliers regarding logistics queries. Provide updates on order status and delivery timelines. Support cross-functional teams with logistics-related administrative tasks. Ensure all logistics documentation complies with internal policies and data protection regulations. Handle sensitive supplier and financial data with confidentiality and accuracy. Assist in audits and compliance checks by maintaining well-organised records. What you'll need to succeed Strong organisational and time-management skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Experience with logistics or finance systems (e.g., Coupa, PeopleSoft)Effective communication and stakeholder managementAbility to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of inventory or supply chain processes is desirable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Logistics Administrator Your new company Hays are working on an exclusive basis with a client in Shrewsbury who are looking to appoint a Logistics Administrator on a permanent basis. This role involves working to provide administrative support to the logistics and supply chain team by coordinating the processing of orders, managing inventory records, liaising with suppliers and transport providers, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role plays a key part in maintaining efficient logistics operations and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Your new role As a Logistics Administrator, your role will involve: Process and track purchase orders and delivery schedules. Liaise with suppliers and transport companies to confirm order details and resolve delivery issues. Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Maintain accurate inventory records using internal systems. Support regular stock checks and reconcile discrepancies. Assist in forecasting stock requirements based on usage trends. Maintain organised records of logistics documents, including invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders. Prepare reports on stock levels, delivery performance, and supplier activity. Support the onboarding of new suppliers and maintain up-to-date supplier records. Act as a point of contact for internal departments and external suppliers regarding logistics queries. Provide updates on order status and delivery timelines. Support cross-functional teams with logistics-related administrative tasks. Ensure all logistics documentation complies with internal policies and data protection regulations. Handle sensitive supplier and financial data with confidentiality and accuracy. Assist in audits and compliance checks by maintaining well-organised records. What you'll need to succeed Strong organisational and time-management skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Experience with logistics or finance systems (e.g., Coupa, PeopleSoft)Effective communication and stakeholder managementAbility to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of inventory or supply chain processes is desirable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #