Purchasing & Operations Administrator | ERP & Stock Control

Confidential; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Job summary

RoBAT is seeking a Purchasing / Buying Administrator in Macclesfield to support purchasing, office and stores operations. The role involves ensuring smooth stock control, processing orders and coordinating supplier deliveries as part of a small, hands-on team.

You will work closely with finance, operations and engineering to keep procurement, stock and records up to date while providing admin support across the company. Training will be provided and the environment is dynamic and fast-paced.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised, dependable and detail-driven.
• Proactive with good initiative and follow-through.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and process purchase orders from quotation to delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply issues.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments (FedEx, UPS, DHL).
• Match delivery notes with purchase orders and record goods received in the ERP system.
• Provide administrative support across all departments, including senior leadership.
• Act as the first point of contact for phone calls, visitors and mail.
• Maintain office supplies, filing, scanning and data entry tasks.
• Update internal records including holiday schedules and absence logs.
• Oversee daily operation of the parts store and monitor stock levels.
• Perform regular stock counts and keep ERP records accurate.

Skills

Highly organised

Dependable

Detail-driven

Self-motivated

Confident communicator

Microsoft Excel

ERP platforms

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

RoBAT is seeking a Purchasing / Buying Administrator in Macclesfield to support purchasing, office and stores operations. The role involves ensuring smooth stock control, processing orders and coordinating supplier deliveries as part of a small, hands-on team.

You will work closely with finance, operations and engineering to keep procurement, stock and records up to date while providing admin support across the company. Training will be provided and the environment is dynamic and fast-paced.