Purchasing Administrator

Prince Personnel Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince Personnel Limited is seeking a proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our busy procurement and materials team in Telford. You will support production by processing material requirements, obtaining supplier lead times and expediting orders to meet deadlines.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, ERP experience (SAP advantageous) and Excel proficiency. A proactive, detail‑driven approach will help you thrive in this fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Methodical with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Process material requirements to support production schedules.
• Obtain competitive pricing and accurate supplier lead times.
• Raise, monitor and expedite purchase orders.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules where appropriate.
• Monitor stock levels to support manufacturing requirements.
• Manage call-off orders and pricing agreements.
• Liaise with internal departments to align with deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Purchasing Administrator – Telford, Permanent, £27,000 – £29,000 per annum, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Purchasing Administrator to join a busy procurement and materials team supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring purchasing activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Process material requirements to support production schedules.
• Obtain competitive pricing and accurate supplier lead times.
• Raise, monitor and expedite purchase orders.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules where appropriate – however this is minimal as most suppliers will already have rates agreed.
• Monitor stock levels to support manufacturing requirements while maintaining agreed inventory levels.
• Manage call‑off orders and pricing agreements.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure purchasing activities align with operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Methodical individual with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• A proactive, positive approach to problem‑solving.
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP experience advantageous but not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong team player with a good work ethic.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business.

If you are an organised and motivated individual with purchasing or procurement experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference: DE27017