Purchasing Administrator

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Paid charity leave

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

23 days annual leave

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Volunteering days

Car lease discounts

EAP Programme

Job summary

Siamo Recruitment, part of the Siamo Group, is seeking a Purchasing Administrator in Normanton. You will support supplier relationships, source products, analyse pricing, and manage purchasing data to drive value. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and offers a hybrid work pattern with 09:00–17:00 hours, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have Excel skills, strong numerical abilities, and excellent communication. Driving licence is preferred to support supplier site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Research and source products for customer-specific requirements and tender opportunities.
• Analyse pricing proposals and present recommendations.
• Manage purchasing reports and product data.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Support supplier performance reviews and procurement projects.
• Manage cost price updates and commercial pricing information.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We here at Siamo Recruitment are working with a leading employer based within the heart of Normanton with a growing purchasing function, this is an exciting and developmental opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join a thriving firm looking to invest.

You will play a key role in supporting supplier relationships, sourcing products, analysing pricing opportunities and helping deliver value across the business.

This is the perfect role for a driven and relationship minded talent looking to grow their career within Procurement.

This opportunity will have you reporting to the Purchasing Manager and ability to thrive within a leading employer.

Brief Overview:

1. Monday Friday office based hours 09:00am - 17:00pm
2. Starting salary of GBP25,000.00
3. Hybrid working pattern offering days working from home

Why join our client:

• Hybrid working pattern
• Paid charity leave
• Flexible working
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 23 days annual leave entitlement increasing upon length of service
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave, sick pay and birthday s off
• Volunteering days
• Car lease discount schemes
• EAP Programme

This Purchasing Administrator role will include the below responsibilities:

• Supporting sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Researching and sourcing products for customer-specific requirements and tender opportunities.
• Analysing pricing proposals and presenting recommendations.
• Managing purchasing reports and product data.
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and procurement projects.
• Managing cost price updates and commercial pricing information.\
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this role will have the below qualifications and exposure:

• Previous buying exposure would be advantageous
• Previous exposure within a commercial setting is advantageous
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Numerically minded and attentive to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Full UK Driving License
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills

Likeminded job titles: Trainee Buyer, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Associate, Buyer, Purchasing Administrator