Procurement Administrator

Thorn Baker Construction; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking an organised Buying Administrator to keep stock levels and procurement processes running smoothly. You will raise POs, identify reliable suppliers and coordinate with Purchasing, Stock Control, Finance and Logistics to ensure no surprises in stock availability.

Key attributes include high attention to detail, proactive communication, and experience in buying, procurement or stock control.

Qualifications

• High level of organisation, reliability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Experience in buying/purchasing/procurement/stock control or administration is preferred.
• Good Excel skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchasing requests and process Purchase Orders.
• Identify suitable suppliers and ensure correct product specifications.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage and resolve supplier, customer and invoice queries.
• Monitor stock levels across stationery, PPE, factory and cleaning consumables, welfare items and other materials.
• Carry out daily stock checks and support weekly, monthly and annual stock takes.
• Maintain accurate stock records using Excel.
• Monitor and maintain the Kanban stock system and process re-order requests.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and organised office and yard.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Buying Administrator Keep Things Moving. Keep Stocked. No Surprises.

We're looking for an organised and proactive Buying Administrator to support our busy operation, ensuring the right stock and supplies are available when they're needed.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll work closely with Purchasing, Stock Control, Finance and Logistics to keep purchasing and stock processes running smoothly.

• Raise purchasing requests and process Purchase Orders.
• Identify suitable suppliers and ensure correct product specifications.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage and resolve supplier, customer and invoice queries.
• Monitor stock levels across stationery, PPE, factory and cleaning consumables, welfare items and other materials.
• Carry out daily stock checks and support weekly, monthly and annual stock takes.
• Maintain accurate stock records using Excel.
• Monitor and maintain the Kanban stock system and process re-order requests.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and organised office and yard.

About You

You'll be highly organised, reliable and detail-focused, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

Ideally, you'll have experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, stock control or administration, along with good Excel skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

If you enjoy staying one step ahead, solving problems and making sure there are no surprises, we'd love to hear from you.

This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be required to meet the needs of the business.