Purchasing Administrator

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in high-performance lubricants is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support procurement processes. The role involves managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and maintaining stock records. Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience and strong administrative skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for materials and services.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate stock records in ERP system.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication

Education

Experience in Purchasing

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator

Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Salary: GBP20,000 per annum

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (30 hrs p/w)

About Millers Oils Ltd

Millers Oils is a leading provider of high-performance lubricants, specialising in the automotive, industrial, and commercial sectors. With over 135 years of expertise, we pride ourselves on delivering advanced products and services that enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability. Our commitment to quality and innovation has established us as a trusted name in the industry.

Role Overview

We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated team. In this role, you will support our Operations and Accounts departments by ensuring the smooth and timely procurement of materials, packaging, services, and consumables—everything needed to keep production running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, parts, packaging, and services.
2. Track deliveries, follow up with suppliers, and escalate delays when necessary.
3. Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirm specifications, and resolve delivery or quality issues.
4. Maintain accurate stock records in our ERP system and assist with stock counts.
5. Support continuous improvement in purchasing and inventory processes.
6. Collaborate closely with the Production, Quality, and Operations teams to align supply with demand.

What We're Looking For

1. Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally in manufacturing or chemicals.
2. Strong administrative, numerical, and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy.
3. Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Excel.
4. Effective communicator confident in dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
5. Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a team-oriented attitude.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary.
2. Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
3. A supportive and dynamic team environment.
4. Work with a reputable brand known for high-quality products and services.

Ready to make an impact?

Millers Oils is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Candidates with relevant experience or job titles such as Buyer, Purchaser, Buying Advisor, Buying Assistant, Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchasing Consultant, Buying Consultant, Procurement Consultant, Assistant Procurement Officer, Assistant Buyer, or Assistant Purchaser may be considered for this role.