Purchasing Administrator

Hollyfield Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Purchasing Administrator to join a busy procurement team in Aston, Birmingham. The role involves processing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, resolving queries, and providing administrative support to the team. Candidates should have prior experience in purchasing or administrative roles, be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and possess strong organisational and communication skills. The position offers a salary of up to £26,000 per annum and a full-time, permanent contract.

Benefits

25 days Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or administrative roles.
• Understanding of purchasing processes; MRP experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with data manipulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and maintain records.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams for smooth operations.
• Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies efficiently.
• Provide support to the Purchasing Supervisor and Manager.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Skills

Previous experience in purchasing or administrative role

Basic understanding of purchasing processes

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Salary : Up to 26000 per annum

Location : Aston Birmingham

Hours : Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract Type : Full-time Permanent

Holiday : 25 days Bank Holidays

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Purchasing Administrator to join their busy procurement team in Aston. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced collaborative environment and is eager to develop their career in purchasing and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and maintain up-to-date records
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies efficiently
• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing Supervisor and Manager
• Track and ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or administrative role
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes; experience with MRP systems or other planning tools is highly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables and general data manipulation)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Positive team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable liaising with both internal teams and external suppliers

Job Ref : EN977