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.