At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchasing orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join a growing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days leave, onsite parking, and company events.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration or supply chain is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 27000 £ per year.
OA are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our clients growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in procurement and supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and services are purchased efficiently to support production and business operations.
Location: Potters Bar
Hours: Monday-Friday. Office based. 8:45am-5pm
Salary: £25,000-£27,000
Benefits:
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Onsite parking
- Summer and Christmas events
- Company pension
- Progression
Key Responsibilities:
- Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
- Liaise with approved suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and deliveries.
- Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
- Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing where required.
- Monitor stock levels and support replenishment to minimise shortages and excess inventory.
- Work closely with warehouse, production, logistics and finance teams to support operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and update ERP/MRP systems.
- Assist with procurement reporting and purchasing data analysis.
- Support supplier performance and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in an administration, purchasing, buying or supply chain role would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems desirable.
- Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn and develop.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Professional, reliable and committed to delivering high standards of accuracy.
If the role is of interest and your skills align, please apply online with your CV.
Purchasing Administrator employer: Osborne Appointments
Join a well-established and growing business in Stevenage, where your administrative skills will be valued in a fast-paced office environment. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salary packages and flexible working hours. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful employment with a company that prioritises its staff's well-being and professional advancement.
