Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator
Warminster, Wiltshire
£30,000 – £32,000 Per Annum (Pro Rata) – 24 Hours Per Week
We at JKR are excited to be recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join our client who is a well-established leader in their sector within manufacturing!
Purchasing Administrator Roles and Responsibilities:
* Purchasing, ensuring efficient order placement and supplier coordination
* Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor competitiveness in terms of price, quality, and delivery performance
* Obtain and review supplier quotations prior to placing orders, comparing cost, lead times, and quality standards
* Manage stock allocation and issue of materials to support operational requirement
* Raise and link purchase orders to relevant projects to ensure accurate tracking and cost control
* Work closely with the Operations team to maintain adequate forward order cover for long-lead components
* Keep project work-in-progress status updated to ensure accurate visibility of progress and materials
* Participate in freight activities for the company
* Coordinating with freight forwarders and ensuring international shipping documentation complies with relevant Incoterms
* Collaborate with Operations to arrange and monitor transportation of project materials to site locations
* Plan and coordinate domestic transport logistics, maintaining regular communication with the Operations Manager and Site Managers
Purchasing Administrator Ideal Candidate:
* Purchasing experience
* Worked in a busy, logistics administration role
* Disciplined individual
* Keen to be trained
* Able to demonstrate a structured approach to task working
* Able to demonstrate accurate reporting on documentation
* To have a good level of computer competency
Purchasing Administrator Further Details / Working Hours:
* 8.30am-5pm (24 hours per week, 3 days per week)
* 23 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (25 days after 3 years of service)
* Company pension (salary sacrifice scheme available)
Support offered – you will be supervised and trained in all areas to enable you to succeed in your role as Purchasing Administrator.
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you