Purchasing Administrator

Workforce; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support a fast-paced purchasing team. The successful candidate will handle purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and generate reports while ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and an interest in purchasing functions.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Familiarity with purchasing functions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the purchasing team.
• Raise and progress purchase orders from requisitions.
• Compile reports on stock shortages and spending levels.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

SAP

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Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location:Redditch B98
Hours:7:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Thurs - Fri 7:30am - 1:30pm
Salary:£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Posted by: Recruiter on behalf of client

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Administrator to join a fast-paced, dynamic team within a well-established manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who has experience or an interest in purchasing and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the purchasing team

Raise and progress purchase orders from requisitions for both office and shop floor needs

Support the warehouse team in resolving delivery issues

Liaise with the accounts department to address invoice queries

Compile reports on stock shortages, overdue orders, and spending levels

Identify production shortages using system-generated reports

Follow up directly with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries aligned with production schedules

Update delivery information on internal systems and escalate concerns to the Purchasing Manager and senior production team

Monitor and report on fluctuations in stock demand

Generate weekly and monthly supplier KPI reports for the Purchasing Manager

Communicate with key suppliers regarding delivery timelines, quality issues, and invoice discrepancies

Suggest improvements to purchasing processes and report them to the Buyers/Purchasing Manager

Flag any production-related issues to the relevant purchasing and production team members

Candidate Requirements:

Strong organisational and communication skills

Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas

Good working knowledge of SAP (desirable but not essential)

Understanding of purchasing functions — prior experience in a purchasing or similar role is desirable

Familiarity with quality processes and procedures (desirable but not essential)

Ability to manage and prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment