Project Support Assistant

Randstad Delivery; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Do you have strong administration experience? Are you detail-oriented with excellent communication skills? Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

If the answer is "Yes", then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join as a CAPEX Project Support Clerk. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the project lead and project managers within an ongoing programme.

Role

CAPEX Project Support Assistant

Pay

£11.79 to £12.44ph

Location

TATA Steel UK, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG (Hybrid potential after training)

Shift pattern

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Duration

12-month contract with potential for extension

Start

As soon as offered and completing the onboarding process

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting end-users in identifying suitable suppliers through existing contracts or quotations
2. Creating, processing, and closing purchase orders, ensuring order coverage and timely payments
3. Supporting the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process, reviewing requests, and ensuring compliance
4. Assisting stakeholders with requests for quotations
5. Liaising with the front-line team, finance, procurement and senior management in regards to urgent requests
6. Resolving invoicing issues
7. Facilitating departmental cost meetings
8. Maintaining weekly commitment data, facilitating departmental PDCA meetings
9. Monitoring external purchase orders paying attention to repeatable spend

Experience needed:

1. Prior experience in an administrative role (2+ years), particularly in project support or procurement
2. Full UK Driving license and access to own vehicle
3. Experience in purchase order processing and financial tracking
4. Knowledge of procurement and finance procedures
5. Capacity to operate with minimal supervision in a dynamic setting
6. Must be a confident user of IT systems who records data effectively and accurately
7. Experience using MS Office
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable experience:

1. Knowledge and experience using SAP

Benefits:

1. Advice and editing on your current CV
2. Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
3. Paid holiday
4. Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
5. Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
6. Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
7. Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical assessment, and reference check.