Administrator

Nigel Wright Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group is seeking a Temporary Buying Administrator for a large manufacturing business to support the Procurement team during a four-month period. The role involves handling day-to-day procurement administration, raising purchase orders, maintaining supplier records and data, and collaborating with buyers and the Procurement Manager.

The ideal candidate will have office administration experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in an office environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Buying and Procurement team.
• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining supplier information and procurement records.
• Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal systems.
• Chasing suppliers for order updates and delivery information.
• Assisting with reporting and data analysis.
• Supporting the team with documentation, filing and general administration.
• Handling queries and liaising with internal departments and external suppliers.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

Temporary Buying Administrator

• Location: On-site/Hybrid (depending on business needs)
• Salary: Circa £28,000 (pro rata)
• Contract: Temporary, approximately 4 months
• Hours: Full-time

Looking for your next temporary opportunity?We are recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established manufacturing business seeking a Temporary Buying Administrator to join their busy Procurement team for an initial four-month period. This role has been created to provide additional support during a period of increased workload and would suit an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.Working closely with a team of Buyers and the Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day procurement administration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Buying and Procurement team
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Maintaining supplier information and procurement records
• Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
• Chasing suppliers for order updates and delivery information
• Assisting with reporting and data analysis
• Supporting the team with documentation, filing and general administration
• Handling queries and liaising with internal departments and external suppliers

About You:

• Previous administration experience within an office environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Able to manage workloads effectively and work independently
• Proactive, efficient and willing to take ownership of tasks
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary equivalent of circa £28,000
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large manufacturing organisation
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Immediate start available
• Excellent opportunity for someone between roles or looking to build experience within procurement and supply chain

If you're a highly organised administrator who thrives in a busy environment and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.