Purchasing Administrator

Osborne Appointments • Permanent • Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom • £25k - £27k / year • 4h ago

Purchasing Administrator

OA are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our clients growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in procurement and supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and services are purchased efficiently to support production and business operations.

Location: Potters Bar

Hours: Monday-Friday. Office based. 8:45am-5pm

Salary: £25,000-£27,000

Purchasing Administrator Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Onsite parking
Summer and Christmas events
Company pension
Progression

Purchasing Administrator Key Responsibilities

Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
Liaise with approved suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and deliveries.
Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing where required.
Monitor stock levels and support replenishment to minimise shortages and excess inventory.
Work closely with warehouse, production, logistics and finance teams to support operational requirements.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and update ERP/MRP systems.
Assist with procurement reporting and purchasing data analysis.
Support supplier performance and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

Purchasing Administrator Skills and Experience

Previous experience in an administration, purchasing, buying or supply chain role would be advantageous.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems desirable.
Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn and develop.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Professional, reliable and committed to delivering high standards of accuracy.

If the role is of interest and your skills align, please apply online with your CV.

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