Supply Chain Administrator

TipTopJob; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Newport is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Administrator to join their team. The role involves scheduling, purchasing, and conducting audits, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment. Previous supply chain administration experience is required. The position offers a chance for career development and requires flexibility across business areas.

Benefits

Health and Safety qualification funding

Variety in responsibilities

Career development potential

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous Supply Chain / Purchasing Administration experience.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, or purchasing processes.
• Basic health and safety knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily work orders and communicate plans to departments.
• Purchase raw materials based on production needs.
• Complete administrative close-out of work orders.
• Conduct weekly audits of quality and safety standards.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to juggle priorities

Positive and resilient approach

Tools

Oracle JDE

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is looking for a confident and proactive Supply Chain Administrator to join their small, hands-on team.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that goes beyond traditional admin. You’ll be involved in everything from scheduling and purchasing to audits and site maintenance support. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment, is inquisitive by nature, and enjoys taking ownership of their work.

The business values people who are willing to get involved, ask questions, and support other departments when needed. A strong, resilient personality and a willingness to learn are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule daily work orders and communicate plans clearly to all departments
• Purchase raw materials based on production needs
• Procure non-stock site requirements such as PPE and service contracts
• Complete administrative close-out of work orders
• Conduct weekly audits across quality, health and safety, and environmental standards
• Maintain and track repairs and maintenance records using the red label system
• Issue monthly planned maintenance tasks and ensure accurate logging
• Provide daily backup support to the site’s shipping function
• Support wider site operations through ad hoc projects and duties as required

Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous Supply Chain / Purchasing Administration experience is required
• Experience with planning, scheduling, or purchasing processes
• Oracle JDE system experience is highly desirable
• Basic health and safety knowledge is beneficial (training can be provided)

Skills and Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to work well with multiple departments
• Comfortable juggling priorities and handling pressure in a small team
• Eager to learn and able to pick up new systems and processes quickly
• Positive, resilient, and solution-focused approach

Additional Information

• You MUST be flexible to support in all areas of the business and be flexible with working hours
• Holidays are taken during fixed company shutdown periods (e.g. summer and Christmas)
• The company is happy to fund a Health and Safety qualification for the right candidate
• Exposure to a broad range of responsibilities offers strong potential for career development

How

If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to be part of a close-knit team where your contribution really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.