Procurement Administrator

Orion Electrotech; North Bersted; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Additional benefits

Job summary

Orion Electrotech seeks a highly organised Purchasing Administrator to join our electro-mechanical manufacturing business. You will support production and customer delivery by sourcing materials, maintaining records and building strong supplier relationships.

Working within a technical environment, you will raise POs, monitor deliveries, manage supplier data in ERP/MRP and drive cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with production, engineering and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; ability to manage data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for electronic and mechanical components, materials and services.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and expedite orders where necessary.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm lead times and negotiate delivery requirements.
• Support inventory management and help minimise stock shortages.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Stores and Planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and cost-saving initiatives.
• Resolve invoice, pricing and delivery discrepancies.
• Produce purchasing reports and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Administrative skills

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation

Team-oriented

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to joina successful electro-mechanical manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, supply chain or buying experience who enjoys working in a technical manufacturing environment and wants to play a key role in supporting production and customer delivery.

As a vital member of the operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring materials, components and services are sourced efficiently, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and building strong relationships with suppliers to support our production schedules.

Key Responsibilities of the new Purchasing Administrator

• Raise and manage purchase orders for electronic and mechanical components, materials and services.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and expedite orders where necessary.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and inventory data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm lead times and negotiate delivery requirements.
• Support inventory management activities and help minimise stock shortages.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Stores and Planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Resolve invoice, pricing and delivery discrepancies.
• Produce purchasing reports and support continuous improvement activities.

What We're Looking for in the new Purchasing Administrator

• Previous experience in a Purchasing Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain support role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics or electro‑mechanical environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Positive, proactive and team‑oriented approach.

What's on Offer for the new Purchasing Administrator

• Opportunity to work within a technologically advanced manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression opportunities within purchasing and supply chain functions.
• Company pension and additional benefits.

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