Material Administrator

What you’ll be responsible for

Overview 

Purchase materials and capture delivery performance. Processing payments from scrap and any returns to stores.

Responsibilities 

• Purchasing materials using corporate systems, supported by direction from materials planner in line with purchasing strategy
• Processing information relating to materials requested, invoices, scrap processing and allocating values to appropriate cost centre
• Maintaining records of all transactions processed with up-to-date information
• Working with suppliers to understand material availability & update internal stock records with lead times
• Reviewing companies internal stock records to assess procurement or purchase
• Respond, investigate & resolve delivery and invoice queries 
• Track purchase orders through from approvals to delivery.  Escalate any concerns to materials planner 
• Support the Inventory Analyst to provide reporting information in relation to accuracy & timeliness of various processes such as goods purchased and delivered, scrap, returns and payments
• Support the Stores Assurance Lead to complete regular reviews of policies, procedures and work instructions to ensure they remain fit for purpose and applicable
• Identify and support implementation of innovative and Continuous Improvement practices being utilised across Water Industry and Supply Chain Industry. Actively identify opportunities to reduce cost and maximise value
   

About you

Summary

• Ability to treat confidential information in an appropriate manner 
• Proven ability to work to deadlines
• Previous experience of processing information to a high accuracy level  

Experience (essential)

• Ability to treat confidential information in an appropriate manner
• Proven ability to work to deadlines
• Previous experience of processing information to a high accuracy level

Knowledge & Skills (essential)

• Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of using a company stock management system (training on Welsh Water corporate systems will be provided)
• Excellent I.T skills especially in S.A.P, Microsoft Office and SRM
   

Good to know

• Hybrid working
• Interviews to take place on 25 November 2025

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Nathan.Flavell@dwrcymru.com and enter the job ID in the subject title line.

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

•             Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
•             Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
•             Free Mortgage Brokering Services 
•             Enhanced family friendly policies
•             Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
•             Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
•             Cycle to work scheme
•             Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
•             Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
•             Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
•             An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
•             Many more can be found here!  

Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.