75 Purchasing Administrator jobs in the United Kingdom

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client a Purchasing Administrator to join their team in the Oldham area.

Key Duties

• Raise purchase orders for stocked parts, as well as non-stock items to meet the requirements of the business and (where possible) uploading orders via the Data switch program
• Reviewing open orders on the system, updating the PO with delivery information and delivery dates once confirmed, closing off any cancelled orders, advising sales and warehouse of parts short for sales orders
• Stationery monitoring- checking for depleted items and placing orders with the supplier to replenish
• Placing orders on credit card for irregular items (i.e tiles for a cabinet on a one-off buy)
• Reviewing upcoming purchase order deadlines amending delivery dates advised by suppliers as well as chasing shipments and advising the stores team of shipments i.e providing packing list to them
• Assist with stocktake, inputting tickets and investigating stock issues- throughout the year assisting the stores team and advising on any issues with movements/nil stocks
• Communicating with various departments within the business to resolve issues with orders or parts
• Uploading the main validator forecast on a monthly basis- also reviewed each month for changes
• Adding part numbers and amending information relating to parts in i.e maintaining correct pricing
• Working with the development team to update suppliers of modifications/new releases of parts e.g. releasing board manufacturing data to supplier
• Arranging purchase and distribution of components to factories for forecast builds
• Gathering all relevant required information such as Country of Origin
• Responding to emails from customers and suppliers with updates and queries
• Validating BOM's and requesting approval from management/director level
• Regular review of production schedule- try to look a month in front to anticipate any additional requirements/pick up on orders that should not be on the system and place orders for parts where there will be requirement in short term
• Booking in shipments- booking items from direct shipment into stock and advising sales so the order can dispatch, booking air/UPS freights into the GT warehouse and transferring sea shipments into GIT warehouse and generating a barcode listing for stores team to scan in on arrival
• Answering phones- second line for incoming calls to the business, directing calls throughout the business- speaking to callers in a polite and courteous manner
• Cash safe- processing cash requests, ensuring quantities and denominations are correct, ensuring that the system is running correctly, speaking to software about any issues, stock checking currencies, auditing bags that have been given out and maintaining the organisation of the money in the safe

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential, holding a Business Administration or similar qualification is desirable.

Proven ability to offer high levels of service in person, over the phone and by email with the capability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.

Friendly with a flexible approach, coupled with demonstrable organisation and prioritisation skills.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

Monday to Friday - Flexible hours to suit - Core hours Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 3.30pm

39 hours per week

Early finish Friday

INDOLD

• Basic salary c 27000 pa
• Option to work a 9 day fortnight
• 33 Days Holidays + Exc Benefits
• Leading specialist manufacturer with global presence

Our client, based in Oldham, has a reputation for innovation and they consistently lead in their chosen industry sector. They have enjoyed continued growth in both the domestic and export markets and have a strong order book and an exciting future. Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Administrator to support their existing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records and related documentation
• Co-ordinate with all internal departments as required regarding the supply of goods
• Consolidate shipments to keep freight costs to a minimum
• Perform daily general office tasks as required
• Work within business guidelines and procedures
• Notify Supervisor or Manager of any safety hazards

To be considered for this position the successful candidate will ideally have;

• Previous Purchase Admin experience
• Ideally worked within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent telephone manner
• Attention to detail, good administration skills, ability to work on own initiative
• A flexible and adaptable team member
• Good communication skills

On offer to the successful candidate is an opportunity to grow and develop along with the role. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm or there is an option to work a 9 day fortnight

To apply, in confidence, and for more information please send your CV to Chris Chambury at The Recruitment Fix .

VJ Technology are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join our Purchasing team in Ashford.

This is a full time, permanent role. 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break each day.

If you have admin experience and looking for a new challenge, please apply today!

Your Purpose:

Being instrumental in coordinating all purchases. Maintaining strong relationships and excellent communication with suppliers and internal contacts, working to deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities

Working in a fast-paced energetic team who strive for personal and professional excellence

Providing Procurement Customer Service support

Daily management of enquires through the purchasing helpdesk

Responsible for the management of the purchasing responsibilities across the department

Investigations and problem solving of potential delivery discrepancies

Communicating professionally between all stakeholders

Support

Purchasing Administrator

Telford, Shrewsbury, Bridgenorth, Shifnal, Cosford, Lilleshall

25,000 - 30,000 basic salary depending on experience, pension, 25 days plus stats

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity, working with an established business in the Shropshire region, the employer works as a distributor of products within manufacturing and construction environments. The environment is professional, positive, inclusive and a fun place to work.

The Role

You will be working within a busy administration team as a Purchasing administrator at a location based in Telford. It is an exciting and varied role, whereby you will be raising purchase orders, ensuring supplier information is correct and that pricing and any discounts applied are also accurate as well as associated delivery dates. You will work with suppliers to gain quotes and check lead times for materials, maintaining and building strong relationship with the supply chain.

The Person

We are looking for a good communicator, with strong administration skills and someone that is organised and IT literate, we would ideally like you to have knowledge of financial accounting software, something such as Xero, Quickbooks or Sage 50 but this is not essential if you can demonstrate IT literacy, strong admin department experience and supplier liaison experience. You may have held other suitable and similar roles in your career such as an Administrator, Sales Support Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Accounts Payable Assistant and these would all be relevant.

Are you an experienced Purchasing Administrator, who is looking to work in a fast-paced, global, market-leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have a great opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join our team in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This position is a three-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to be made permanent based on performance and business needs.

The Purchasing Administrator role overview:

In the role of Purchasing Administrator, you will act as the first point of contact for all purchasing requirements within the business providing high quality, professional administrative service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring enquiries are efficiently and courteously handled.

Your Role as a Purchase Administrator:

• Raising purchase orders for stocked parts, as well as non-stock items to meet the requirements of the business and (where possible) uploading orders via the Data switch program.
li>Reviewing open orders on the system, updating the purchase order with delivery information and delivery dates once confirmed, closing off any cancelled orders, advising sales and warehouse of parts short for sales orders.
• Reviewing upcoming purchase order deadlines amending delivery dates advised by suppliers as well as chasing shipments and advising the stores team of shipments.
• Adding part numbers and amending information relating to parts in Syspro (ERP system).
• Working with the development team to update suppliers of modifications/new releases of parts.
• Arranging purchase and distribution of components to China and Brazil factories for forecast builds.
• Validating bill of materials and requesting approval from Management/Director level.
• Responsible for managing and tracking shipments, including booking direct freight, updating the ERP system, transferring sea shipments, and providing barcode listings for stock.
• Manage all aspects of cash handling, including processing requests, conducting audits, and maintaining the security of the safe. Collaborate with software support to resolve system issues.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Requires a minimum of one year experience in a purchasing administrative role.
• Proven ability to offer high levels of service in person, over the phone, and via email. with the capability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
• Friendly with a flexible approach, coupled with demonstrable organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Your Package & Perks:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Informal dress code     
Paid breaks, with free hot premium drinks

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 150 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Purchasing Administrator and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

A better way.  Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services.

About 

The company are a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment to the aerospace, defence, rail & transport, telecoms and energy market places for over 30 years.

The company have built their reputation by providing their customers with exceptional service and system support, consistently solving their technically complex test engineering challenges wherever they are located.

Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both the position and the company.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Purchasing Team Leader, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and contributing to the company's continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with strong organizational and negotiation skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

As a Purchaser, your key responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating the best possible savings on items and services purchased.
li>Liaising with colleagues to provide updates on purchasing status and addressing any issues.
• Obtaining quotes as required and identifying alternative sources for long-lead or out-of-stock items.
• Progressing orders to meet required delivery dates and following up on late deliveries.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Suggesting and implementing process improvements within the company's Continuous Improvement framework.

Additional Tasks:

• Supporting and covering for other members of the Purchasing team when necessary.
• Performing general administrative and ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency in Excel, with the ability to competently navigate spreadsheets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with working in a busy office and light manufacturing environment.
• Previous purchasing experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to meet formal BPSS criteria.
• No formal qualifications are required, provided there is sufficient experience and skill.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Methodical and well-organized approach to work.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Highly motivated and proactive.

Day-to-Day

On a typical day, you will:

• Communicate with suppliers to negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines.
• Monitor and update order statuses, addressing any delays or issues.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier interactions.
• Contribute to process improvement discussions and initiatives.

Benefits

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, along with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A chance to work within a company committed to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for procurement and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in purchasing and supply chain management.

Purchasing Administrator

Watford

30,000 to 35,000

Our client a Construction Company that specialise in Refurbishment are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support the Buyer.

Duties may include:

• Buying duties - assisting the Buyer and supporting with the ordering, documenting and communicating.
• Costings - keeping an eye on getting the best prices from our regular suppliers
• Learning H&S procedures and paperwork
• Managing all aspects of van fleet (around 20 vehicles)
• Co-ordination of drivers with material deliveries when needed (to assist buyer)
• Sourcing special orders for Contracts Managers
• Sourcing and compiling Operations Manuals
• Small amount of stock control
• Covering for Admin team when needed with office duties

APPLICANT :

• Must be local - Due to location of office - a car driver preferrable
• Must have a strong administrative background
• Must be flexible
• Building background or H&S background preferable

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in the vibrant manufacturing and production sector? Our client, a thriving organisation based in Tewkesbury, is looking for a dedicated Purchasing Administrator to be part of their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to delivering exceptional service to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

* Serve as a dedicated administrator, taking briefs and preparing quotes.
* Process customer orders from initial placement with suppliers to delivery and installation.
* Raise client invoices and address queries while resolving any complaints.
* Approve purchase invoices for

• Basic salary c 27000 pa
• Option to work a 9 day fortnight
• 33 Days Holidays + Exc Benefits
• Leading specialist manufacturer with global presence

Our client, based in Oldham, has a reputation for innovation and they consistently lead in their chosen industry sector. They have enjoyed continued growth in both the domestic and export markets and have a strong order book and an exciting future. Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Administrator to support their existing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records and related documentation
• Co-ordinate with all internal departments as required regarding the supply of goods
• Consolidate shipments to keep freight costs to a minimum
• Perform daily general office tasks as required
• Work within business guidelines and procedures
• Notify Supervisor or Manager of any safety hazards

To be considered for this position the successful candidate will ideally have;

• Previous Purchase Admin experience
• Ideally worked within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent telephone manner
• Attention to detail, good administration skills, ability to work on own initiative
• A flexible and adaptable team member
• Good communication skills

On offer to the successful candidate is an opportunity to grow and develop along with the role. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm or there is an option to work a 9 day fortnight

To apply, in confidence, and for more information please send your CV to Chris Chambury at The Recruitment Fix .