Purchasing Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturing business in Telford is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to manage procurement processes, maintain production schedules, and ensure material availability. This permanent role is crucial for supplier relationships and budget management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP preferred but not essential.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring on-time delivery and availability of materials within budget.
• Expediting purchase orders and managing supplier activity.
• Maintaining physical stock levels to ensure material availability.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Tools

SAP

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Hays is working with a busy, fast-paced manufacturing business based in Telford, looking for a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis. The role involves processing material requirements from SAP, ensuring timely procurement with accurate pricing and lead times. This position is crucial for maintaining production schedules and managing supplier relationships within budget constraints.

Your new role

As a Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring on-time delivery and availability of materials within budget within the materials and purchasing department.
• Expediting purchase orders, managing supplier activity, and negotiations.
• Maintaining physical stock levels to ensure material availability.
• Supporting manufacturing schedules and maintaining minimum stock levels.
• Managing and implementing call-off procedures.
• Handling orders and pricing agreements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Knowledge of SAP (preferred but not essential).
• Production-focused with a positive and energetic attitude.
• Commercial awareness to meet purchasing objectives.
• Disciplined and accurate approach to materials management.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and committed attitude, with a desire to meet company objectives.
• Keen to accept responsibility and accountability.