Dynamic Purchasing & Planning Administrator (Temp to Perm)

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is seeking a Purchasing and Planning Administrator in Oldbury. The role involves managing purchase requests, processing orders, updating systems and communicating with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials, orders and requirements on track.

It is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position based in Oldbury. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or procurement administration, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and capable of

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, planning or similar administrative role and will be confident managing orders from request through to completion.
• You will need to be highly organised, have excellent attention to detail and be confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, planning or a similar role
• Experience raising purchase orders or purchase requests
• Experience chasing suppliers and overdue orders
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using internal systems and Microsoft Office
• The ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and following up outstanding tasks
• The confidence to work independently as well as part of a wider team

Responsibilities

• Printing and preparing works orders
• Raising and processing purchase requests
• Updating internal systems and ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Monitoring outstanding and overdue purchase orders
• Chasing suppliers and following up on delayed orders
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure orders are processed efficiently
• Setting up new supplier and customer accounts
• Making outbound calls and handling inbound enquiries
• Managing emails and general purchasing and planning queries
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting the planning and purchasing function with day to day administration
• Monitoring order progress and escalating any issues where required
• Ensuring works orders and purchasing requirements are processed within agreed timescales
• Working closely with other departments to ensure materials, orders and requirements are available when needed

Job description

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is seeking a Purchasing and Planning Administrator in Oldbury. The role involves managing purchase requests, processing orders, updating systems and communicating with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials, orders and requirements on track.

It is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position based in Oldbury. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or procurement administration, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and capable of