Supply Chain Administrator

Job Title: Supply Chain Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,852.65 per annum
Location: MoD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, SN15 4PZ

Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join a highly experienced and versatile logistics team supporting our world class Armed Forces personnel. Based at MOD Lyneham, the LVP Supply Chain Administrator will play a key role in delivering efficient, customer focused procurement and stores support across the site.

This role is primarily office based and ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and committed to providing a first class service. Training can be provided where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Low Value Purchase (LVP) requests, ensuring timely and compliant purchase of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and supplier communications.
• Support stores operations by monitoring stock levels, processing demands, and ensuring optimum availability of items for the military community.
• Liaise with internal customers, suppliers, and wider logistics teams to resolve queries and maintain smooth supply chain operations.
• Assist in receipting, documentation control, and audit ready record keeping.
• Uphold procurement governance, accountability, and value for money principles in all purchasing activity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and stores processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in LVP (Local Value Purchase), supply chain, or administration.
• Strong understanding of local procurement, supplier engagement, and purchasing processes.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Competent in office IT systems (e.g., MS Office, ERP or inventory systems).
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience working within a military, governmental, or large organisational environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management or stores operations.