Purchasing Admin

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£29k-£34k)

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Wigan is seeking a Purchasing Admin for a full-time role. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, raise POs, liaise with suppliers and ensure timely deliveries.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30-15:30 or 8:00-16:00, with a salary between £29,000 and £34,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate has purchasing or procurement administration experience, working knowledge of SAP, Sage and Excel, and strong organisational and communication skills to support stock control

Qualifications

• Previous Purchasing Admin or Procurement Administrator experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment is advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of SAP, Sage or similar purchasing systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Raise and process purchase orders with accuracy.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotations, pricing and delivery dates.
• Monitor outstanding orders and chase delays to ensure timely arrivals.
• Maintain purchasing records across internal systems.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Time management

Multi-tasking

SAP

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchasing Admin FULL TIME WIGAN £29,000 £34,000 MONDAY TO FRIDAY (7:30-15:30 or 8:00-16:00)

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established, market-leading manufacturing business based in Wigan.

The ideal candidate will have previous purchasing or procurement administration experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and be confident using systems such as SAP, Sage and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
• Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, check pricing and confirm delivery dates.
• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on delayed deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update supplier and order information across internal systems.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Work closely with Sales, Accounts, Logistics and other teams to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Resolve supplier queries, discrepancies and invoice or delivery issues.
• Support stock monitoring and ensure purchasing requirements are communicated effectively.
• Assist with cost control and identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes.
• Ensure all purchasing documentation is accurate and filed appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support to the purchasing team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Administrator or similar role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or fast-paced business environment would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing systems such as SAP, Sage or similar.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £29,000 £34,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading manufacturing business.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity for career development and progression.