Plant Purchasing Administrator

Manpower UK Ltd; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Purchasing Assistant in Leigh. The role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Strong computer skills, especially in ERP systems and Excel, along with excellent communication capabilities, are essential. The ideal candidate must thrive in a team setting and be detail-oriented, ensuring smooth purchasing operations. This permanent position offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to purchasing administration.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills, especially in ERP systems and Excel.
• Experience in purchasing planning and workflow management is required.
• Excellent communication skills, including Teams and presentations, are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and transport orders for scrap & regrind loads.
• Book receipts and resolve invoice/order data issues with finance and suppliers.
• Support stock management in line with Group targets.

Skills

Strong computer skills, including ERP systems and Excel

Excellent communication skills

Experience in purchasing planning and workflow management

Ability to multitask and work collaboratively

Knowledge of business purchasing and supplier relationships

Job description

Plant Purchasing Assistant – Location: Leigh – Contract: Permanent

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in purchasing administration? We’re looking for a Plant Purchasing Assistant to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring smooth purchasing operations and compliance.

About the Role

As the Plant Purchasing Assistant, you’ll be the go-to person for purchasing and administration within the plant. Working closely with the Plant Purchasing Manager, you’ll manage purchase orders, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure timely, accurate procurement in line with environmental and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and transport orders for scrap & regrind loads
• Book receipts and resolve invoice/order data issues with finance and suppliers
• Support stock management in line with Group targets
• Handle expense purchases for PPE, factory consumables, engineering supplies, and office items
• Match invoices against engineering systems and maintain accurate records
• Ensure compliance with EA permit requirements and duty of care documentation
• Manage PRN compliance, logging tonnage and supporting evidence
• Provide holiday and logistics cover as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong computer skills, including ERP systems and Excel
• Experience in purchasing planning and workflow management
• Excellent communication skills (Teams, email, reports, presentations)
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a small team
• Knowledge of business purchasing and supplier relationships

Ready to join a dynamic team and make an impact?

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