Purchasing Administrator (Part-time)

Senior plc; Royston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

Life Insurance 6x basic

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday Buy/Sell

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Senior plc in Royston, Hertfordshire, is seeking an administrative support assistant to back the Supply Chain Manager and Buyer. The role operates on-site, 24 hours across four days per week, with responsibilities spanning purchasing, stock control, and procurement processes.

The successful candidate will handle supplier contact, issue purchase orders, maintain inventories, and assist with PPE and safety equipment coordination.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Supply Chain Manager and Buyer.
• Raise and process purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Assist with stock control, inventory, and stationery supplies.
• Coordinate PPE and safety equipment orders and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

English & Maths GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 20 operating businesses in 10 countries. Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering is part of the Aerospace division and a leading aerospace components manufacturer, supplying aero engine and airframe OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers globally.

Using high technology processes, we specialise in

• Hot and cold formed components in high temperature aerospace alloys
• Complex fabricated assemblies
• Thermal insulation heat shields and systems

Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering has over 30 years of experience of the quality standards in the aerospace industry with certification to AS9100 revD and accredited by NADCAP for our special processes.

This role provides administrative support to the Supply Chain Manager and Buyer to ensure the supply of materials, goods, services and end product to the customer is on time, managed to budget and quality standards and ethically sourced. General administrative support may also be required for other teams in the office from time to time. Key responsibilities are set out below:

Supplier Management

• Review outstanding material and subcontract purchase order lines daily, ensuring supplier acknowledgements are received and delivery dates are accurately maintained.
• Proactively contact suppliers via telephone and email to expedite orders, obtain updates, and resolve any supply-related issues.
• Communicate supplier delays, shortages, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Review all outstanding supplier order lines on a weekly basis and update delivery commitments accordingly.
• Verify order acknowledgements and confirm supplier delivery dates against business requirements.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Raise subcontract purchase orders in Syspro for all approved job cards requiring external processing.
• Obtain supplier quotations and raise requisitions as requested by Team Leaders and Line Management.
• Ensure procurement activities are completed in line with company procedures and purchasing policies.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Conduct weekly reviews of chemical stock levels, raising requisitions and placing orders as required following approval.
• Manage consumable inventory to maintain adequate stock levels and support operational requirements.
• Oversee stationery supplies, ensuring sufficient stock is always maintained.

PPE & Uniform Management

• Manage company uniform requirements, placing orders to ensure employees receive uniform in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with company policy.
• Coordinate safety footwear and PPE requirements for employees and site visitors.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of PPE and safety equipment to support business and health & safety requirements.

• English & Maths GCSE or equivalent qualifications
• Supplier/ Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and deliver to deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Delivers high quality customer service levels
• Excel knowledge essential
• Previous experience working in purchasing in a similar role is desirable

The role is based on site in Royston, Hertfordshire, working 24 hours a week across 4 days.

Benefits:

• Generous employer pension contributions up to 15% linked to employee contribution level
• 6 x basic salary Life Insurance cover
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday Buy/ Sell
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts