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Purchasing Administrator/Buyer

Purchasing Administrator/Buyer

The Best Connection • England, Staffordshire, Stafford
13 days ago
Salary
£14.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Purchasing Administrator / Buyer

Salary: £14.00-£14.25 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:15pm

Location: Hybrid working available following initial training period

Are you an organised and proactive purchasing professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator / Buyer to join a busy manufacturing business, supporting the procurement function and helping to ensure materials and components are available to meet production requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or supply chain experience who enjoys building supplier relationships, managing priorities, and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of materials to support production requirements.
  • Respond to material shortages and exception messages in line with production demand.
  • Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier performance.
  • Expedite overdue deliveries to minimise disruption to operations.
  • Obtain supplier quotations and benchmark costs.
  • Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
  • Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure smooth procurement processes.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within company systems.
  • Process internal requests for consumables and miscellaneous items.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain position.
  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent attention to detail and good numerical ability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Confidence when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • A CIPS qualification, or studying towards CIPS, would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive pay rate of £14.00-£14.25 per hour, depending on experience.
  • 39-hour working week across four days, offering an excellent work-life balance.
  • Flexible working arrangements available following the initial training period.
  • Opportunity to work from home once established in the role, with site attendance as required.
  • Supportive team environment within a well-established manufacturing business.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.

Apply Now

If you have experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administration and are looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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