Purchasing Administrator

DCT Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen manufacturer and supplier is seeking a Purchasing Administrator in Liverpool. This role focuses on processing purchase orders and approvals while building strong supplier relationships. Candidates should be competent in Microsoft Office and possess excellent communication skills, able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced setting. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including car parking. Hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Benefits

Car parking available

Qualifications

• Competent in Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, and databases.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills essential.
• Strong problem-solving ability needed.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing Purchase Orders.
• Obtaining and matching confirmations to Purchase Orders.
• Booking in deliveries and matching delivery notes to Purchase Orders.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers.
• Engaging with suppliers to secure timely deliveries.
• Sourcing alternative suppliers when required.
• Working closely with the Purchase Ledger department to resolve invoice queries.

Skills

Competent in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Good organisational skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Type: Temporary to Permanent

DCT Recruitment is working with a leading kitchen manufacturer and supplier to both the retail and contract markets. Based in Liverpool, we are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to focus on processing approved requisitions and purchase orders in line with agreed terms with our suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising and processing Purchase Orders
• Obtaining and matching confirmations to Purchase Orders
• Booking in deliveries and matching delivery notes to Purchase Orders
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality and service are regularly monitored
• Engaging with suppliers to secure timely deliveries
• Sourcing alternative suppliers when required
• Working closely with the Purchase Ledger department to resolve invoice queries

This list is not exhaustive; you may be required to undertake other duties consistent with this role to support the needs of the business.

Essential Skills

• Competent in Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, and databases
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving ability

Benefits

• Car parking available

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am‑5:00pm