Purchasing Administrator - Hybrid in Letchworth

We are looking for an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join a busy operations team for this Letchworth company. This will be a hybrid role after training. You will be responsible for raising purchase orders based on stock requirements and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of purchasing activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who is accurate, organised and comfortable working with data, suppliers and colleagues across different departments. Key Responsibilities · Review daily MRP results to identify stock requirements and raise purchase orders with suppliers. · Raise ad-hoc purchase orders for requirements outside of MRP. · Monitor the purchasing inbox and respond to enquiries promptly. · Run relevant purchasing reports and complete any resulting actions. · Work closely with the Stock Controller to help maintain optimum stock availability. · Identify and highlight opportunities to improve processes. · Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external stakeholders. · Complete other reasonable duties as required. About You We're looking for someone who has: · Strong decision-making and organisational skills. · Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Good numeracy skills, with the ability to collate, analyse and interpret data. · Strong time-management skills. · A proactive and determined approach to work. · The ability to work effectively as part of a team.