Purchasing Administrator

Crowncork; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CMbE CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) seeks a Purchasing Administrator to join its Shipley site. You will support procurement, process purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining supplier records and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail, with proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA and MS Office. Limited UK travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Background in administrative or procurement support, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.
• GCSEs or equivalent; further education in business administration, procurement, or supply chain desirable.
• Customer-focused, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the procurement team and process purchase orders.
• Acknowledge orders and ensure delivery dates are met; maintain supplier records.
• Support compliance processes and facilitate documentation flow across purchasing operations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA)

MS Office

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Business Admin / Procurement / Supply Chain education desirable

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft 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! Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future. Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.