Material Administrator

Job Requisition Number 8161 Work Type Permanent Job Function Commercial/Sales Salary Range £30,698.00 per annum Base Closing Date Clydach (Swansea)23:59 on 21 December 2025 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 Summary About you 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 in January 2026 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. Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT © Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.