Purchasing Administrator

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. CMbE is recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to be based at our Shipley, Bradford site. The role provides essential admin support to the procurement team, handling purchase orders, supplier records, and delivery dates.

You will use SAP S/4HANA and MS Office, develop strong supplier relationships, and ensure compliant procurement documentation. GCSEs or equivalent are required, with further studies in Business Admin or Procurement desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent required; further education in Business Admin/Procurement desirable.
• Experience in administrative or procurement support, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the procurement team and manage purchase orders.
• Ensure acknowledged PO dates and delivery dates are met.
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation; support compliance processes.

Skills

Procurement support

PO processing

Supplier records management

ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA)

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Business Administration / Procurement education desirable

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

We have a new vacancy for a Purchasing Administrator to be based at our site in Shipley, Bradford.

About CMbE

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Your mission in CMbE

The Purchasing Administrator will provide essential administrative support to the procurement team. This role is key in ensuring all purchase orders are acknowledged and agreed delivery dates are met. The role also involves accurate processing of purchase orders, maintaining up-to-date supplier records, and facilitating a smooth communication and documentation flow.

You will be impacting the performance of our purchasing operations by using strong communication skills and assertiveness, your ability to build and maintain professional relationships, your great organisational skills, and attention to detail.

You can demonstrate excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and Microsoft Office applications is beneficial. Experience in maintaining accurate procurement documentation, managing supplier records, and supporting compliance processes is highly desirable.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative or procurement support, ideally with experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Candidates should hold GCSEs or equivalent, with further education in Business Administration, Procurement, or Supply Chain desirable. We are looking for a proactive, organised individual who is customer-focused and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Limited UK travel may be required.

What CMbE Offers You

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!