Purchasing Support Administrator

• Based at our support centre in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire 
  

• 5 days per week (full or part-time) 
  

PGL is proud to be the UK’s leading provider of outdoor education. Since 1957 we’ve provided enriching and life-affirming experiences to millions of children, inspiring the next generation through adventure, discovery and the great outdoors 
We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join our dynamic purchasing team.  

THE ROLE

This is an interesting and varied position, providing full administrative support to the purchasing team. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, responsibilities will include managing the purchasing inboxes, using our purchase to pay system (Compleat) and liaising with PGL colleagues, suppliers and other teams as necessary. 

• Providing full administrative support to the purchasing team 
  
• Managing purchase orders, invoices and receipts using the Compleat system 
  
• Monitoring the purchasing team inbox 
  
• General support for the Alton Court support centre (e.g. helping in reception, post room) 
  
• Assisting other teams across PGL as required 
  

IS THIS YOU? 

• IT savvy and confident using Microsoft applications 
  
• Experience using business IT systems 
  
• Flexible attitude, able to comfortably manage multiple priorities 
  
• Enjoys working to standardised processes and in a procedure driven environment 
  
• A capable communicator and team collaborator 
  
• Committed to PGL’s values and vision 

THE PACKAGE

We are renowned for our personal development & investment in people,we are ready to support you in your career development, each step of the way!You’ll have all the training you need to be confident and successful in yourrole, be equipped with a personal development plan, and access to nationallyrecognised qualifications funded by PGL to give your career the very beststart.

• Happy holidays - time to recharge and enjoy time away from the workplace. You’ll also enjoy an extra day off on your birthday!
  
• Investing in your future – with sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension
  
• Good living, for less - access to big savings and exclusive perks that span a huge range of retailers and service providers. Plus PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops
  
• Take care of mind, body and soul - your wellbeing is top priority, so we’ve created a WELLBEING HUB for all our colleagues alongside access to Employee Assistance Program, cycle to work scheme and health cash plans 
  
• Smart saving, affordable borrowing – access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support when you need it. This includes easy and affordable saving and borrowing directly from your salary, plus useful guides on how to effectively manage your money.
  
• Doing good does you good - paid time-off to volunteer your time to worthwhile causes.

For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please click here.

PGL is committed to the principles of equality and diversity and welcomeapplicants from all sectors of the community. However, all PGL colleagues arerequired to undergo enhanced background checks (known as a DBS), which PGL willpay for. The DBS looks at criminal records, so if you have a conviction relatedto violence, drugs or safeguarding this could affect your application. You canfind more information on DSB checks on the gov.uk website.