About this role
This is a permanent, office-based Subcontract Administrator role in Stevenage, working 39 hours per week for a leading manufacturing and production business, with a salary of £28,500 to £29,000 per annum plus excellent benefits. You will manage subcontract jobs to ensure KPI and delivery targets are met, raise purchase orders for subcontract work, equipment and replacement parts, and liaise with the UK technical team to resolve queries and ensure compliance. The role also involves supporting price negotiations and cost recovery activities, and working closely with Laboratory, Logistics and Sales teams to meet customer requirements. Strong written and verbal communication, good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, and strong organisation and time management are required.
Job Description
Subcontract Administrator
Stevenage (Office-based, not hybrid)
39 hours per week
£29,000 + excellent benefits
Our client, a leading manufacturing and production business, is seeking a Subcontract Administrator to join their Stevenage team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in purchasing goods and services, coordinating subcontract work, and supporting supply chain compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage subcontract jobs, ensuring KPI and delivery targets are met.
- Raise purchase orders for subcontract work, equipment, and replacement parts.
- Liaise with the UK technical team to resolve queries and ensure compliance.
- Support price negotiations and cost recovery activities.
- Work closely with Laboratory, Logistics, and Sales teams to meet customer requirements.
Skills & Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Ability to quickly understand technical information.
- Self-motivated with a collaborative approach.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Previous administration or purchasing experience is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days annual leave
- Modern offices and kitchen facilities
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and milk
- Free fresh fruit
- Pension contribution matching
- Annual salary reviews
- Regular social events
- Medicash scheme (including prescriptions, glasses and more)
- Flexible start and finish times
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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