You will be required to provide support to the Purchasing Department to ensure the efficient management of procurement activities, supplier communications, purchase orders, and related administrative processes.
Experience within a Purchasing Administrator role is required.
The duties of the Purchasing Administrator will include:
* Managing and progressing purchase orders from placement through to delivery, ensuring suppliers meet agreed lead times and delivery commitments.
* Maintaining accurate purchasing records and updating internal systems with delivery schedules, order status updates, and supplier information.
* Liaising daily with suppliers to obtain delivery updates, resolve delays, and communicate any changes to internal stakeholders.
* Reviewing supplier order acknowledgements against purchase orders to identify and resolve discrepancies relating to pricing, quantities, specifications, or delivery dates.
* Supporting import and customs clearance processes to ensure inbound shipments are delivered efficiently.
* Communicating effectively with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Branch teams to ensure accurate information is shared and customer expectations are managed.
* Supporting the resolution of supplier issues, concessions and shortages.
* Maintaining all relevant purchasing documentation in accordance with AS9100.
* Assisting with stock management activities, including annual stock checks and inventory reconciliation
* Providing general administrative support to the Purchasing Manager, buyer and wider business as required.
The ideal Purchasing Administrator will have:
* Experience within a similar role
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
The hours of work for the Purchasing Administrator will be Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, full-time office based.
The salary for the Purchasing Administrator will be £28,000
Benefits include, free car parking, 28 days holiday including back holidays, employee benefits scheme, retail discounts vouchers and staff events
Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year