Multi-Department Operations & Purchasing Support

Theo James Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training available

Exposure to engineering projects

Temporary assignment with potential to

Potential extension

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment Ltd is helping a manufacturing and engineering business to recruit a Business Process Support officer for a temporary period in Newcastle. You will manage purchasing tasks, supplier coordination and quality administration within a busy cross-department environment.

This office-based role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple tasks, and a proactive approach to improve processes while gaining exposure to engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Purchasing or supply-chain administration experience, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Confidence chasing suppliers, influencing others and following actions through.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate records are essential.
• Ability to multitask and support several departments and teams.
• Proactive learner with willingness to develop processes.

Responsibilities

• Raising sales orders, processing enquiries and issuing order acknowledgements.
• Supporting contract reviews by arranging discussions and maintaining checklists.
• Processing purchase orders and requisitions.
• Chasing suppliers and deliveries, escalating risks to schedules.
• Coordinating transport and maintaining shipment documentation.
• Updating ERP records and forecast information.
• Maintaining supplier certificates, approvals and quality documentation.
• Keeping QMS records and departmental folders organised.
• Liaising with accounts to resolve purchasing queries.
• Suggesting practical improvements to administrative processes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supply-chain administration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

ERP systems

Document control

Communication skills

Epicor ERP

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Theo James Recruitment Ltd is helping a manufacturing and engineering business to recruit a Business Process Support officer for a temporary period in Newcastle. You will manage purchasing tasks, supplier coordination and quality administration within a busy cross-department environment.

This office-based role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple tasks, and a proactive approach to improve processes while gaining exposure to engineering projects.