Procurement Administrator

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Administrator for a specialist engineering manufacturer based in Witney, Oxfordshire. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, supplier communications, and procurement processes to support production, engineering, stores and operations.

You will process purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, chase delivery dates, maintain records, and help improve supplier performance to ensure on-time, cost‑effective supply of components and services.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement, purchasing, supplier management.
• Commutable to Witney and surrounding areas.
• Experience in supporting production, engineering, stores and operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase orders, supplier quotations, delivery ETAs, and procurement records.
• Chasing suppliers, and supporting production needs.
• Working with Production, Engineering, Stores, Operations, and global suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Purchasing

Tools

SAGE 50

SAP Business One

MRP

ERP

Job description

Procurement Administrator

£30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + 33 Days Holiday

Witney, Oxfordshire

Are you a Procurement Administrator, Procurement Coordinator, Buyer, or similar with experience in procurement, supplier management, or purchasing looking to join a specialist engineering manufacturer offering long‑term development?

Do you want to work for a world‑renowned manufacturer where you will take ownership of day‑to‑day purchasing, supplier communication, and procurement processes while supporting production, engineering, stores, and operations?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist manufacturer producing high‑performance products for motorsport and specialist vehicle applications. You will play a key role in supporting the procurement function, helping to ensure components, materials, and services are ordered from the right suppliers, at the right price, and delivered on time.

In this role, you will process purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, chase delivery dates, maintain accurate purchasing records, and support supplier performance. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Stores, and Operations to reduce shortages, and ensure production has the components it needs when required.

This role would suit a Procurement Administrator or Coordinator who is looking for a varied role within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Role:

• Managing purchase orders, supplier quotations, delivery ETAs, and procurement records
• chasing suppliers, and supporting production needs
• Working with Production, Engineering, Stores, Operations, and global suppliers

The Person:

• Procurement Administrator, Procurement Coordinator, Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, or similar
• Experience with procurement, purchasing, supplier management
• Commutable to Witney, Oxfordshire

Reference:BBBH27304A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.