Purchasing, Office & Stores Admin Assistant

The Playing For Life Foundation; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial automation is seeking an individual for a full-time role focused on purchasing and office administration. Responsibilities include managing orders, liaising with suppliers, and providing admin support across departments. This position offers a stable environment with opportunities for training and growth, making it ideal for someone detail-oriented with good communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Comfortable with computers and systems (Excel, ERP).
• Previous experience in admin or purchasing is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a varied role.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and raise purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments.
• Track stock levels and conduct inventory counts.

Skills

Organised

Detail-focused

Good communicator

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Salary: Up to £30K DOE.

Contract: Full time, permanent

About Us

RoBAT Ltd is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a small multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards).

The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation.

About The Role

We require a person to be responsible for assisting with Purchasing, Office and Stores Administration to support our financial, operations and engineering teams. In this role, you will be required to carry out a variety of tasks, including stores management, purchasing and other admin related duties. You will help ensure stock is available, well-organised, and efficiently distributed to the team when needed.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Manage requisitions and raise purchase orders from quotation to delivery.

Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve supply issues.

Arrange domestic and international shipping (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL).

Match delivery notes to purchase orders and mark goods received in ERP systems.

Provide admin support to all departments and senior staff (including MD).

First point of call on the phone, greet visitors, and manage incoming post.

Maintain office supplies and assist with filing, scanning, and data entry.

Update records such as holidays, absences, and fire roll call etc.

Oversee day-to-day operations of the parts store.

Track stock levels, reorder items, and organise inventory.

Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate records in the ERP system.

Prepare and ensure a clean, safe, organised store environment.

What We're Looking For

Any other relevant duties as and when required.

Organised, reliable, detail-focused, self-driven, results- and quality-oriented.

Comfortable with computers and computer systems (Excel and ERP systems, etc)

Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve goals.

Good communicator (verbally and in written form) willing to use the phone, a team player with a helpful, can-do attitude.

Previous experience in an admin and purchasing role is a plus, but not essential; training will be provided.

Willingness to learn and grow in a varied and active role

Must have an excellent eye for detail and be able to multitask.

Must have problem-solving skills - Analysis, Evaluation, Communication, Decision-Making, Creativity.

What We Offer

A stable full-time position in a supportive and growing business.

Training provided in ERP systems and purchasing workflows.

Opportunity to build experience in purchasing, logistics, and stock control.

Friendly team environment, with the ability to have a real impact on daily operations.

25 days holidays plus bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Free parking.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!