Purchasing Administrator

Join a business where organisation makes a real impact! A newly created opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join the operations team of a long established, progressive manufacturing organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll support procurement, accounts, operations and wider business activities, helping to ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent attention to detail and take pride in delivering outstanding administrative support, apply for immediate consideration. Key responsibilities of the purchasing administrator include: * Provide administrative support across procurement, accounts and operations. * Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions and supplier communications. * Maintain accurate records, databases and business documentation. * Scan and securely maintain purchase orders, goods received notes and payment records. * Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm orders and monitor deliveries. * Monitor stock levels and help maintain continuity of supply. * Assist in resolving delivery, quality and invoice queries. * Produce reports, spreadsheets and business documentation. * Ensure compliance with company procedures and management systems. * Provide general office administration including filing, correspondence, data entry and diary coordination. * Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives. * Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external stakeholders. What we’re looking for: About You - You’ll be a skilled administrator, ideally with procurement expertise, who thrives in a fast-paced business support role. You'll bring – * Experience in an administrative or business support role. * Excellent organisational and time management skills. * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. * High attention to detail with excellent accuracy. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. * A proactive approach with the ability to work independently. * A positive, professional attitude and commitment to continuous improvement. Desirable skills - * Experience supporting procurement or operations. * Knowledge of purchasing or ERP systems. * Understanding of supply chain or inventory management. * Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Reasons to apply! You'll be joining a respected British manufacturer with an established reputation for quality and innovation. If you're looking for a varied administrative role within a successful and growing manufacturing business, apply for the opportunity of purchasing administrator today