via Reed · 2 September 2026 ·21 days ago

Purchasing Administrator

Reed
Leyland Full-time GBP 26,000 – 28,000
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Reed Business Support are delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the South Ribble area in their search for a Purchasing Administrator.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within a highly reputable organisation. The company has built an excellent reputation for quality and customer service and is looking for a detail-oriented professional to support its purchasing and supply chain function.

The Role

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will be responsible for planning and managing the supply of inbound materials to support internal production schedules, ensuring customers receive their orders on time and in full.

You will be placing orders for products, components, and raw materials, whilst managing and tracking orders through to completion. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of orders, and has exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raising purchase orders for products, components, and raw materials

  • Progress chasing suppliers to ensure materials arrive in line with production schedules

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers

  • Managing orders from placement through to completion

  • Liaising with internal departments to support on-time customer deliveries

  • Booking products onto internal systems

  • Handling supplier queries and order confirmations

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Strong IT skills with excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge

  • Working knowledge of Sage would be advantageous

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be desirable

  • A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work

Salary and Benefits
  • £27,000 - £28,000 per annum

  • Permanent opportunity

  • Monday to Friday working pattern

  • 37.5-hour working week (Early finish on a Friday!)

  • Supportive team environment

  • Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business

How to Apply

If you are an organised and driven administrator with purchasing or supply chain experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Reed Business Support for a confidential discussion.

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