Procurement and Project Administrator

* Raise and process purchase orders for timber, outsourced services, consumables, operational supplies, and overhead expenditures.

* Coordinate with internal departments to confirm purchasing requirements and align with project timelines.

* Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, pricing, and product availability.

* Maintain accurate procurement records including POs, invoices, delivery notes, and contracts.

* Reconcile deliveries against POs, resolve discrepancies, and escalate where required.

* Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies, sustainability standards (FSC/PEFC), and H&S requirements.

* Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance.

* Monitor purchasing needs using system data and historical consumption to forecast requirements.

* Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, or improved supplier performance

* Provide administrative support for major projects, including sales/work order processing and customer communication. Update and maintain project timelines (Gantt charts).

* Coordinate transport arrangements when required, including cover during the Transport Manager's absence.

* Act as a key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and external contractors.

* Ensure project deadlines are met, orders are accurate, and changes are communicated effectively.

* Act as a liaison between procurement, production, finance, and operations.

* Support demand planning and forecasting by sharing purchasing and usage insights.

* Provide general administrative support across procurement and operations functions.

* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

* Collaborate with the wider team to streamline workflows.