Purchasing administrator
The Purchasing Administrator will be an integral part of the procurement team, helping to ensure materials and services are sourced in a timely and cost-effective manner to support production needs.
This role is ideal for a well-organised, proactive individual with strong communication skills and an interest in supply chain or logistics. You will play a key part in keeping production on schedule by coordinating effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
Salary £27,000 - £29,000
Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including sourcing, ordering, and tracking goods
- Maintain accurate records and process purchase orders using internal systems
- Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Work closely with production, sales, and accounts teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company procedures and industry standards
- Previous experience in a purchasing, accounts, or administrative role (manufacturing or logistics environment preferred)
- Understanding of supply chain processes and logistics coordination is advantageous
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- A proactive and detail-focused approach
- 25 days holiday + Bank holiday
- Company pension
- Health and wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
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