Purchasing Admin

E3 Recruitment; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for a well-established Shipley-based manufacturing company. This temporary, ongoing role sits in the Supply Chain team, offering stability and exposure to busy procurement processes.

You will coordinate PO_ACK dates, chase deliveries, maintain records, and support invoice and supplier issue resolution. The position is office-based in Shipley with standard 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or procurement support role.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contact suppliers to confirm PO acknowledgement dates and chase late deliveries.
• Identify and escalate delivery issues and coordinate recovery plans.
• Create, issue, and monitor purchase orders with up-to-date records.
• Assist with resolving invoice, delivery and supplier issues.
• Maintain procurement documentation with accuracy and organization.

Skills

Procurement support

Admin experience

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Microsoft Office

Supplier relationship management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Salary:£28000 - £29000 per annum + + Benefits Package
• Duration:
• Reference:BBBH17872
• Location:Shipley, West Yorkshire
• Start Date:ASAP
• Skills:

A well-established and nationally renowned manufacturer based in Shipley is looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join its Supply Chain team on a temporary, ongoing basis.

This is a long-term opportunity, with the contract expected to continue well into 2027, making the Purchasing Administrator position ideal for someone looking for stability while gaining further experience within a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Contact suppliers to confirm purchase order acknowledgement dates, chase late deliveries and request earlier delivery dates where required.

Identify and escape delivery issues, following up on recovery plans with support from the Buyer.

Create, issue and monitor purchase orders, ensuring accurate processing and up-to-date records.

Assist with resolving invoice, delivery and supplier issues, ensuring procurement documentation is accurately maintained.

What’s on offer to the Purchasing Administrator

37.5 hours per week

Admin-Flexi working pattern, with Monday to Thursday core hours of 9:30am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-3:00pm

Friday core hours of 9:30am-1:00pm, with an early finish once the 37.5 hours have been completed

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in an administrative or procurement support role would be advantageous.

Experience within manufacturing or engineering would be beneficial.

Strong communication skills, with the confidence to manage supplier relationships and chase outstanding deliveries.

Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and proficient Excel use.

Experience using ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous.

Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.

The Purchasing Administrator role is based in Shipley and is easily accessible from Bradford, Leeds, Bingley, Keighley and the surrounding areas.