Procurement Administrator – ERP & Supplier Liaison

Peoplebank; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Steatite in Redditch is seeking an organised Purchasing Administrator to support the Purchasing function, ensuring orders, supplier data, deliveries and documentation are accurately managed.

You will liaise with Purchasing, Production, Sales and Contract Administration, handling multiple priorities with attention to detail. Previous purchasing/ERP experience is beneficial, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage several tasks and changing priorities.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions.
• Previous experience within Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain or Manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience using Epicor or another ERP system would also be beneficial, although full training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Progressing current and forward purchase orders and following up on delivery timescales.
• Updating our Epicor ERP system to ensure purchasing, delivery and shipping information remains accurate.
• Communicating expected delivery dates and potential delays to relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to help resolve queries and maintain the flow of information.
• Processing and maintaining order confirmations, pro-forma invoices and associated purchasing documentation.
• Collating and filing customs clearance documentation for imports from outside the UK.
• Checking shipping documentation and updating relevant information within Epicor.
• Raising containers within the ERP system for incoming goods and associated costs.
• Maintaining delivery paperwork and other purchasing records.
• Processing credit card documentation and uploading receipts to SAP Concur.
• Working closely with Contract Administration regarding material delays and revised delivery dates.
• Coordinating communication between Purchasing, Production and Sales.
• Managing weekly office supply orders, including stationery and other requirements.
• Providing general administrative support when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP Concur

Job description

Steatite in Redditch is seeking an organised Purchasing Administrator to support the Purchasing function, ensuring orders, supplier data, deliveries and documentation are accurately managed.

You will liaise with Purchasing, Production, Sales and Contract Administration, handling multiple priorities with attention to detail. Previous purchasing/ERP experience is beneficial, and training is provided.