Purchasing Administrator

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Shrewsbury; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Proactive Personnel Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Administrator in the Telford area. The role supports purchasing by maintaining accurate order information and coordinating updates across purchasing, supply chain and logistics processes.

You will work with colleagues and suppliers to keep purchasing records clear and orders moving smoothly. Key duties include raising and processing purchase orders, obtaining quotations, liaising on pricing and delivery, and monitoring orders until completion.

Formación

• Attention to detail in order data and records
• Experience with PO systems is helpful
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams

Responsabilidades

• Raise and process purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate, authorised and issued to suppliers on time.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and chase suppliers for updates.
• Ensure orders align with stock requirements, production schedules and budgets.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documents.
• Support the purchasing team with general admin and procurement duties.
• Work with Production, Planning, Stores and Warehouse teams on materials requirements.
• Monitor material availability and identify shortages that could affect production.
• Help ensure materials are ordered to manufacturing schedules.
• Communicate delivery dates and delays to relevant departments.
• Assist in resolving supply issues to minimise production disruption.
• Support stock replenishment and maintain stock levels.
• Highlight obsolete or slow-moving stock when identified

Conocimientos

Purchase orders

Supplier liaison

Descripción del empleo

Purchasing Administrator

£28 - £32,000 per annum

Permanent

Telford

Overview

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will support purchasing activity by maintaining accurate order information and coordinating updates across purchasing, supply chain and logistics processes. You will work with colleagues and suppliers to help keep purchasing records clear and orders moving smoothly.

Purchasing and Procurement Administration

• Raise and process purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate, authorised and issued to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and proactively chase suppliers for updates.
• Ensure orders are placed in line with agreed stock requirements, production schedules and purchasing budgets.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Support the purchasing team with general administrative duties and procurement activities.

Production and Materials Support

• Work closely with the Production, Planning, Stores and Warehouse teams to understand material and component requirements.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages that could impact production.
• Help ensure materials and components are ordered in line with manufacturing schedules.
• Communicate expected delivery dates and potential delays to relevant departments.
• Assist in resolving supply issues to minimise disruption to production.
• Support stock replenishment activities and help maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Highlight obsolete, excess or slow-moving stock where identified