Purchasing Administrator

Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run company in Corby is looking for a Purchasing Administrator. The successful candidate will provide operational support while liaising with external suppliers. Key responsibilities include raising purchase orders, requesting international shipping quotes, and maintaining the approved supplier list. Essential skills include excellent Excel capabilities and strong communication. This role offers 20 days of holiday plus public holidays and a statutory pension.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus public holidays

Statutory Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis and presentation using Excel.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Experience in managing operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Raise Purchase orders.
• Request quotes for International Shipping.
• Maintain and update the approved supplier list.
• Respond to internal order queries and liaise with suppliers.
• Conduct data input and tracking of Purchase Orders.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Confidence in communicating with stakeholders

Ability to manage operational data

Strong organisational skills

Tools

SAP B1

Excel

Job description

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Purchasing Administrator for a family run company. A vacancy has arisen in our friendly, busy office at our headquarters in Corby.

Working closely with the Production and Licensing Manager and wider team, you will provide administrative and operational support, liaising with external suppliers.

Hours are Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm.

Main Duties

• Raise Purchase orders.
• Request quotes for International Shipping.
• Maintain and update the approved supplier list.
• Respond to internal order queries and co‑ordinate with suppliers for answers.
• Data input.
• Tracking and booking of Purchase Orders.
• Use of SAP B1 systems and Excel.

Essential Skills

• Excellent Excel skills for analysing and presenting data.
• Confidence in communicating with external stakeholders by phone and email.
• The ability to interpret and manage operational data and reporting.
• A proactive and solution‑focused mindset with strong organisational skills.

Desired Skills

• SAP Experience

Package

• 20 days holiday plus public holidays
• Statutory Pension

Contact

For all calls please call 07401 262088 for further information.
For WhatsApp – Please message 07947 343785 and one of the recruitment team will come back to you shortly.

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