Purchasing Administrator

Honeycomb Jobs Ltd; Armagh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeycomb is recruiting a Purchasing Administrator in Armagh to support the purchasing function and streamline daily operations.

As Purchasing Administrator, you will help manage purchasing requests, coordinate orders and maintain clear communication with suppliers and colleagues across the business. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000, depending on experience, with standard Monday-to-Friday working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Good communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing requests and coordinate orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan purchasing needs.
• Track progress of orders and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Provide general admin support and identify process improvements.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

IT skills

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be working with a reputable client based in Armagh, to recruit for a Purchasing Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing business, providing essential support to the purchasing function and contributing to the efficient running of daily operations.

As Purchasing Administrator, you will help manage purchasing requests, coordinate orders and maintain clear communication with suppliers and colleagues across the business. You will play a key role in ensuring purchasing activities are organised, information is accurate and the business has the goods and materials it needs to operate effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day purchasing requests and coordinating orders in line with business requirements.
• Communicating with suppliers to obtain information, resolve queries and support effective purchasing decisions.
• Working closely with internal teams to understand upcoming requirements and coordinate purchasing activity accordingly.
• Tracking order progress and following up on outstanding items to help minimise delays and disruptions.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and ensuring relevant documentation is completed and readily available.
• Providing general administrative support, assisting with queries and identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of day-to-day processes.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a purchasing or procurement-related role, with strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail. You will be comfortable managing multiple tasks, responding to changing priorities and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders. Strong IT skills are essential for this role, and the successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic role.

The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000, depending on experience, alongside Monday-to-Friday standard working hours.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Honeycomb is committed to promoting an inclusive recruitment process and providing equal opportunities for all applicants.