Manufacturing Purchasing Pro: Sourcing & POs

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel is seeking a proactive Purchasing Administrator in the Telford area to support a busy procurement team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships and ensure timely purchasing activities to meet production requirements.

Key responsibilities include processing material requirements, obtaining pricing and lead times, expediting orders, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Methodical with excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process material requirements to support production schedules.
• Obtain competitive pricing and accurate supplier lead times.
• Raise, monitor and expedite purchase orders.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules where appropriate.
• Monitor stock levels to support manufacturing requirements while maintaining agreed inventory levels.
• Manage call-off orders and pricing agreements.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure purchasing activities align with operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Purchasing admin experience

Multitasking

Negotiation

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Prince Personnel is seeking a proactive Purchasing Administrator in the Telford area to support a busy procurement team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships and ensure timely purchasing activities to meet production requirements.

Key responsibilities include processing material requirements, obtaining pricing and lead times, expediting orders, and maintaining records.