Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator Location: Oldham Job Type: Temporary (Initial 3-Month Assignment, with the potential to roll on) Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 4pm finish on Friday. About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Administrator to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or procurement administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has strong organisational skills. This role is offered on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance. Key Responsibilities As Purchasing Administrator, your duties will include: * Raising purchase orders for stocked and non-stocked items. * Monitoring and updating open purchase orders, delivery dates and supplier information. * Chasing suppliers for outstanding deliveries and providing updates to internal departments. * Ordering office stationery and other business supplies. * Processing one-off purchases using the company credit card. * Assisting with stock takes, investigating stock discrepancies and supporting inventory accuracy. * Maintaining product and supplier information within the ERP system, including pricing and part numbers. * Liaising with internal departments to resolve purchasing and stock-related queries. * Uploading monthly forecasts and supporting production planning. * Coordinating component purchases and distribution to overseas manufacturing sites. * Gathering and maintaining supplier documentation, including Country of Origin information. * Responding promptly to supplier and customer enquiries via email and telephone. * Validating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and obtaining management approval where required. * Reviewing production schedules to anticipate future purchasing requirements. * Booking shipments into stock and coordinating warehouse notifications. * Supporting incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately. * Assisting with cash safe administration, including processing requests, audits and stock checks where required. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience in a Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator or similar administrative role. * A Business Administration qualification (desirable but not essential). * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships. * A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel. * Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous. What's on Offer * £14.00 per hour. * Initial 3-month temporary assignment with the potential to be extended. * Monday to Friday working hours. * Opportunity to join a well-established and professional business. * Supportive team environment with varied and interesting responsibilities. If you're an organised administrator with purchasing experience and are available to start a new temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities