Junior Purchasing Administrator

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Altofts; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

23 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent career development

Paternity/maternity leave

Volunteer days

Car lease discounts

EAP programme

Paid charity leave

Sick pay

Birthday off

Job summary

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group in Normanton is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join a growing procurement team. The role offers hybrid working and a stable Monday–Friday schedule, with an immediate focus on supplier relationships and cost effective sourcing.

You will support supplier negotiations, analyse pricing opportunities, manage purchasing data and contribute to tender opportunities, reporting to the Purchasing Manager in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Excel and pricing analysis is desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Researching and sourcing products for customer-specific requirements and tender opportunities.
• Analysing pricing proposals and presenting recommendations.
• Managing purchasing reports and product data.
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and procurement projects.
• Managing cost price updates and commercial pricing information.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical ability

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We here at Siamo Recruitment are working with a leading employer based within the heart of Normanton with a growing purchasing function, this is an exciting and developmental opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join a thriving firm looking to invest.

You’ll play a key role in supporting supplier relationships, sourcing products, analysing pricing opportunities and helping deliver value across the business.

This is the perfect role for a driven and relationship minded talent looking to grow their career within Procurement.

This opportunity will have you reporting to the Purchasing Manager and ability to thrive within a leading employer.

Brief Overview

Monday – Friday office based hours 09:00am - 17:00pm

Starting salary of £25,000.00

Hybrid working pattern offering days working from home

Why join our client

• Hybrid working pattern
• Paid charity leave
• Flexible working
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 23 days annual leave entitlement increasing upon length of service
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave, sick pay and birthday’s off
• Volunteering days
• Car lease discount schemes
• EAP Programme

This Purchasing Administrator role will include the below responsibilities

• Supporting sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Researching and sourcing products for customer-specific requirements and tender opportunities.
• Analysing pricing proposals and presenting recommendations.
• Managing purchasing reports and product data.
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and procurement projects.
• Managing cost price updates and commercial pricing information.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this role will have the below qualifications and exposure

• Previous buying exposure would be advantageous
• Previous exposure within a commercial setting is advantageous
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Numerically minded and attentive to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Full UK Driving License
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
• Likeminded job titles: Trainee Buyer, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Associate, Buyer, Purchasing Administrator

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