Purchasing Administrator - Progression To Buyer

Huntress - Leeds; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Purchasing Administrator to support operations and act as a key link in maintaining stock levels. This role offers a competitive salary up to £30,000, along with career progression opportunities to become a Buyer. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. The environment is supportive, with additional benefits including 33 days holiday and an annual profit bonus.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

33 days holiday

Annual profit bonus

Free parking

Pension scheme

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Place and track purchase orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 50/200/Construct

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Purchasing Administrator, you'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. This role offers genuine quick progression to a Buyer role as long as you are willing to learn.

Working alongside the existing purchasing and operations team, you'll be involved in:

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and forecasting stock levels
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Placing and tracking purchase orders
• Negotiating prices and evaluating suppliers
• Ensuring certification and documentation accuracy
• Maintaining records using Sage 50/200/Construct (or similar)
• Supporting continuous improvement within the purchasing function

About You

• Has experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Possesses strong communication and organisational skills
• Can prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and business systems
• Has excellent attention to detail and written/spoken English
• Experience in purchasing or materials control would be ideal, but full training and support will be provided.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Annual profit bonus
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Early finish Fridays!
• A genuinely friendly and supportive team environment
• Clear progression route to Buyer level

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and move quickly into a Buyer position, within a thriving manufacturing business - we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat to find out more.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK