Purchasing Administrator

Manpower UK Ltd; Beverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is partnering with an agricultural business in York to find a Purchasing Administrator. This full-time role involves coordinating purchasing activities to manage stock and supplies effectively. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, strong IT proficiency, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 33 days of annual leave, and opportunities for training and development within a supportive team.

Benefits

33 days Annual Leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Corporate Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar purchasing/administration role.
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and ordering packaging, raw materials, and consumable stock.
• Managing supplier invoice queries.
• Processing purchase orders, order acknowledgements, and delivery notes.
• Preparing and managing export documentation.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brook Street

Brook Street are proud to be working with an Agricultural business based in York who are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join their team on a full time Permanent basis.

Reporting to the Head of Nutrition/Buying, you will play a key role in supporting and coordinating all purchasing activities on site, ensuring materials, packaging, and stock are managed efficiently to keep operations running smoothly.

What's on Offer

• Full time Perm Role
• Salary on offer: Between £30,000- £32,000 DOE!
• Location: Dishforth
• Start time: 8:30am- 5:00pm (some flexibility on hours)
• 40-hour working week
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays), increasing with service
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme

The Role

This is a varied and fast-paced position where you'll be at the heart of purchasing and stock control, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing and ordering packaging, raw materials, and consumable stock
• Managing supplier invoice queries
• Processing purchase orders, order acknowledgements, and delivery notes
• Preparing and managing export documentation
• Arranging handling and delivery of raw materials
• Producing regular reports
• Supporting stock control, including stock takes and reconciliations
• Negotiating prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Maintaining the approved supplier list
• Booking raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in and out
• Providing additional support to the Head of Nutrition/Buying as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar purchasing/administration role
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform well under pressure
• Self-motivated with the initiative to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach to internal stakeholders
• Full driving licence and access to a car

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and be part of a supportive team - we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Arsalan Mohammed, send across your CV to: alternatively call (phone number removed) Mobile: (phone number removed)