Purchasing Administrator

Adecco; Cleveleys; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Thornton-Cleveleys is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to enhance their procurement team. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement strategies. This temporary position may lead to a permanent placement for the right individual. Hybrid working options are available, allowing flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing administration is essential.
• Previous work in multinational or corporate environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and promptly.
• Manage RFQ processes and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support purchasing team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Education

Proven experience in purchasing administration

Job description

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Thornton-Cleveleys, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

My Fleetwood based client, an internationally recognised leader in their field, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join their procurement team.

This role is integral to ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the procurement team's strategy and objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Processing purchase orders accurately and promptly.
• Following up on outstanding deliveries and expediting where necessary.
• Managing Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
• Identifying and acting upon cost reduction opportunities.
• Supporting the development of preferred supplier lists to meet commercial and business performance objectives.
• Assisting in the identification and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and supplier information.
• Assisting in developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures.
• Resolving issues related to orders and invoicing.
• Addressing supplier complaints.
• Preparing reports as required.
• Providing administrative support to the purchasing team.
• Maintaining reports and procurement data accurately.
• Supporting the procurement team in achieving savings targets and objectives, reviewed annually and aligned with forecasted spend.

The ideal candidate:

Proven experience in purchasing administration.

Advantageous experience:

Experience within multinational, corporate, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, or manufacturing environments.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 08:00 and 17:00 (e.g., 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00).

Hybrid work options available up to 3 days per week from home.

This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary staffing. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.