Procurement & Planning Administrator (Temp to Perm)

Confidential; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Oldbury is seeking a hardworking Purchasing and Planning Administrator to join a busy team. The role focuses on managing purchase requests, processing orders, and communicating with suppliers and internal departments to keep information accurate and up to date.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing, procurement, planning or administering similar processes, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, planning or administration environment.
• Experience raising purchase orders or purchase requests.
• Experience chasing suppliers and overdue orders.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using internal systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Printing and preparing works orders
• Raising and processing purchase requests
• Updating internal systems and ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Monitoring outstanding and overdue purchase orders
• Chasing suppliers and following up on delayed orders
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure orders are processed efficiently
• Setting up new supplier and customer accounts
• Making outbound calls and handling inbound enquiries
• Managing emails and general purchasing and planning queries
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting the planning and purchasing function with day to day administration
• Monitoring order progress and escalating any issues where required
• Ensuring works orders and purchasing requirements are processed within agreed timescales
• Working closely with other departments to ensure materials, orders and requirements are available when needed

Job description

Confidential in Oldbury is seeking a hardworking Purchasing and Planning Administrator to join a busy team. The role focuses on managing purchase requests, processing orders, and communicating with suppliers and internal departments to keep information accurate and up to date.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing, procurement, planning or administering similar processes, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.