Manufacturing Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

The Guardian; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian in Lancaster is seeking an organised Purchasing Administrator to manage day-to-day purchasing, stock and supplier requirements within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will handle consumables, raise purchase orders, monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, with strong administration and IT skills.

This permanent role offers 40.5 hours per week, 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3pm Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain within manufacturing/production environments.
• Able to manage high volumes of small, time-sensitive orders with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and replenishing consumables across manufacturing and production.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder items in good time.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, availability and delivery times.
• Book deliveries and check orders against requirements.
• Resolve shortages, wrong deliveries and supplier queries.
• Purchase equipment and services for production teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, stock and supplier records.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for plant and machinery.
• Assist with waste disposal and other operational needs.
• Provide general administrative support across the office.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Stock control

Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database skills

Job description

The Guardian in Lancaster is seeking an organised Purchasing Administrator to manage day-to-day purchasing, stock and supplier requirements within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will handle consumables, raise purchase orders, monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, with strong administration and IT skills.

This permanent role offers 40.5 hours per week, 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3pm Friday.