About this role
Job summary Procurement Administrator Akari Care are keen to speak to Procurement Administrators who would be interested in joining our team at the Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds. Akari Care provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly, operating 31 homes nationally. The Procurement Administrator will be the main point of contact for any procurement related enquiries and requests raised by our care homes. In applying, please provide details of your existing remuneration and relevant experience for this role. Overview of role and responsibilities: Daily management of Procurement email inbox, picking up and resolving queries from our Homes. These queries span a wide range of topics, from delivery issues, order issues to pricing enquiries First line telephone support to Akaris care homes and external suppliers Raising and receipting Purchase Orders Ensuring external suppliers provide timely responses to requests for quotations.
Main duties of the job The role of Procurement Administrator at Akari Care is crucial for maintaining the efficient operation of the procurement processes. The administrator acts as the main point of contact for procurement-related queries from the company's care homes. Key responsibilities include managing the procurement email inbox, providing first-line telephone support, raising and receipting purchase orders, and ensuring suppliers respond to requests for quotations in a timely manner. Additional duties include setting up new suppliers, maintaining supplier governance, and managing the procurement system. The role requires strong customer service skills, effective communication, professional telephone etiquette, and high levels of personal motivation and organization. Applicants should have competent skills in Excel and Outlook and be capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
About us Akari Care is a provider of residential and nursing care services for the elderly, operating a total of 31 homes across the country. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. The Leeds Support Centre serves as a central hub for supporting these operations, offering administrative and logistical support to the care homes. Akari Care values the role of procurement in maintaining the smooth functioning of its services, and the Procurement Administrator position is integral to achieving this objective. The company encourages applications from individuals with relevant experience and skills to contribute to the effective management of procurement processes and support the company's mission of delivering exemplary care to its residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
Procurement Administrator
Akari Care are keen to speak to Procurement Administrators who would be interested in joining our team at the Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds.
Akari Care provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly, operating 31 homes nationally. The Procurement Administrator will be the main point of contact for any procurement related enquiries and requests raised by our care homes.
In applying, please provide details of your existing remuneration and relevant experience for this role.
Overview of role and responsibilities:
Daily management of Procurement email inbox, picking up and resolving queries from our Homes. These queries span a wide range of topics, from delivery issues, order issues to pricing enquiries First line telephone support to Akaris care homes and external suppliers Raising and receipting Purchase Orders Ensuring external suppliers provide timely responses to requests for quotations. New supplier Setups and implementations Ongoing governance of existing suppliers through maintaining the audit and insurance register Management and update of the Procurement system, adding products to the catalogue and updating pricing Maintenance of Procurement trackers and registers Oversight of company fleet, ensuring compliance with MOT/Service requirements General administrative support to the Procurement Manager and wider Property and Procurement function Preparation of post and packages to be mailed to Homes
Personal knowledge, skills & experience:
Excellent front line customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively Possession of an excellent professional telephone manner High standard of personal motivation High standard of personal organisation Strong attention to detail Quick and accurate keyboard skills Competent Excel & Outlook skills Effective time management skills Ability to work effectively using own initiative or as part of a team An ability to identify and suggest improvements to existing processes or procedures which deliver a service or efficiency gain A flexible approach An ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising quality An ability to respond positively to working within a pressurised environment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Excellent customer service skills and effective communication. Professional telephone etiquette and strong personal motivation. Strong organization and attention to detail. Quick and accurate keyboard skills. Competency in Excel & Outlook. Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Leeds
LS11 5DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)