Procurement Assistant - Purchasing & Supply Chain

Job Advert; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Onsite parking

Summer and Christmas events

Company pension

Progression

Job summary

OA Group in Potters Bar is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join a growing procurement team. You will raise purchase orders, liaise with suppliers on pricing and deliveries, and monitor stock levels to support production and operations.

Office-based, Monday–Friday 8:45am–5pm, salary £25,000–£27,000. Benefits include 20 days leave, onsite parking, pension and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration, purchasing, buying or supply chain role would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with approved suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and deliveries.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing where required.
• Monitor stock levels and support replenishment to minimise shortages and excess inventory.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, logistics and finance teams to support operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update ERP/MRP systems.
• Assist with procurement reporting and purchasing data analysis.
• Support supplier performance and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Excel

ERP/MRP

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

OA Group in Potters Bar is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join a growing procurement team. You will raise purchase orders, liaise with suppliers on pricing and deliveries, and monitor stock levels to support production and operations.

Office-based, Monday–Friday 8:45am–5pm, salary £25,000–£27,000. Benefits include 20 days leave, onsite parking, pension and progression opportunities.