Purchasing Administrator

Adecco; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to enhance their procurement team. This position is essential for processing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing administration and the ability to work in a hybrid model. This temporary role has potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Proven background within purchasing administration.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries.
• Manage RFQ processes and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Background in purchasing administration

Job description

My Fleetwood based client, an internationally recognised leader in their field, are 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 play a key role in supporting the delivery of the procurement teams strategy and objectives.

Principle Accountabilities :

• Processing purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries and expedite where necessary.
• Participate in and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
• Identify and act upon on any cost reduction opportunities.
• Support the development of the preferred supplier lists that supports the delivery of commercial and business performance objectives.
• Support with the identification and implementation of new suppliers where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to purchases, supplier information and other procurement related data.
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of procurement policies and procedures.
• Resolving any issues related to orders and invoicing.
• Support with resolving supplier complaints.
• Prepare various reports as and when required.
• Supporting the purchasing team with administrative tasks as required
• Responsible for maintaining reports and data accurately.
• Support with the delivery of the Procurement teams savings targets and objectives (to be reviewed on an annual basis and aligned to forecast spend.

The ideal candidate :

• A proven background within purchasing administration

Advantageous :

• Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and organisations and or aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, manufacturing environments

Hours :

Monday to Friday Flexible between 08 : 00 and 17 : 00 (08 : 00 - 16 : 00 to 09 : 00 - 17 : 00) Monday to Friday

Hybrid opportunities up to 3 days / week home based.

This is a temporary position with the potential of a permanent position for the right candidate

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