Procurement Adminstrator

Streamline Search Ltd.; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Development opportunities

Hands-on procurement and production

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking a motivated Procurement Administrator in Witney, Oxfordshire to support day-to-day purchasing, raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure component availability for production.

You will work closely with Procurement, Production, Stores and Quality teams, using MRP/ERP systems to keep records accurate and to drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain administration.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive with ability to own tasks.
• Confident, professional communication with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue and maintain purchase orders.
• Process purchasing requirements through MRP/ERP systems.
• Obtain quotations and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Chase suppliers for delivery dates and information.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and delivery records.
• Monitor overdue and at-risk orders and escalate as needed.
• Liaise with Production and Stores regarding component availability.
• Identify missing components affecting production.
• Regularly check production needs against POs and supplier ETAs.
• Keep MRP systems and trackers up to date.
• Manage manual purchasing and Kanban during transition to automation.
• Collaborate with Quality and suppliers to resolve non-conforming components.
• Support replacement, return and rework as required.
• Ensure purchasing actions are completed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Purchase orders

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Supplier chasing

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Prioritisation

Proactive approach

Tools

SAGE 50

SAP Business One

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Administrator

• Locations: Witney, Oxfordshire
• Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Procurement Administrator to join a growing manufacturing business in Witney, Oxfordshire.

This is a hands-on procurement role, with responsibility for managing day-to-day purchasing activity, raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and ensuring Production has clear visibility of component availability and delivery dates.

You will work closely with Procurement, Production, Stores and Quality teams, helping to ensure purchasing requirements are actioned promptly and potential supply issues are identified and resolved before they affect production.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, issue and maintain purchase orders.
• Process purchasing requirements through MRP/ERP systems.
• Obtain quotations and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Chase suppliers for delivery dates and outstanding information.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and delivery records.
• Monitor overdue and at-risk orders and escalate issues where required.
• Liaise closely with Production and Stores regarding component availability.
• Identify and follow up missing components that could affect production.
• Carry out regular checks of production requirements against purchase orders and supplier ETAs.
• Keep MRP systems and purchasing trackers accurate and up to date.
• Manage manual purchasing and Kanban processes during the transition to a more automated MRP system.
• Work with Quality and suppliers to resolve issues with non-conforming components.
• Support replacement, return and rework requirements where necessary.
• Ensure purchasing actions are followed through to completion.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, buying, supply chain administration or a similar role.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Confident and professional communication skills.
• Ability to chase and challenge suppliers professionally when required.

• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience purchasing engineering components or materials.
• Experience with SAGE 50, SAP Business One or similar MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience working with overseas or global suppliers.
• Experience supporting supplier quality issues or NCRs.
• Mandarin/Chinese language skills would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business.
• Hands-on role with responsibility across Procurement and Production.
• Professional working environment.
• Long-term opportunity with opportunities for development.