Purchase Admin

KPI Recruiting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator for their Leigh location. This full-time, permanent role offers flexible hours and involves maintaining efficient material administration and supporting the supply chain. Responsibilities include entering data into systems, raising purchase orders, and managing stock levels. Candidates should have purchasing or logistics experience and excellent organizational skills. A great opportunity for motivated professionals seeking stability in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, materials administration, or logistics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter relevant information into internal systems for order handling.
• Raise purchase orders for specific material loads.
• Manage site expense purchases and ensure stock levels.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication abilities

Negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing software

Job description

Purchasing Administrator - Up to £30,000
Location: Leigh, WN7
Hours: Flexible, Monday to Friday (7:30-15:30 or 8:00-16:00)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support our plant operations. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining efficient material administration and supporting the smooth running of our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter relevant information into internal systems to allow order handling to proceed
• Raise purchase orders for specific material loads
• Create transport orders for material movements
• Book receipts of incoming material loads
• Resolve invoice/order data issues liaising with central finance functions and external suppliers
• Support overall stock management in line with group-level targets
• Manage site expense purchases, collaborating with department leads to ensure appropriate stock levels including PPE and general operational consumables

Requirements:

• Experience in purchasing, materials administration, or logistics
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional seeking a stable, full-time role with flexible hours in a supportive team environment.

APPLY NOW! or contact our Commercial Team on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted

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