PURCHASING & STORES ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Near Basingstoke (Commutable from Basingstoke, Aldershot, Aldermaston, Tadley, Newbury, Theale, Reading and surrounding areas)

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Interview Process: One-stage, onsite

Syntech Recruitment is working with a well-established precision engineering business near Basingstoke that manufactures high-quality machined components for a range of industries.

We are recruiting a Purchasing & Stores Administrator to support purchasing activities, supplier coordination, stock control and material management across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement support, stores administration or stock control who enjoys a varied role within a manufacturing environment.

Unlike a purely office-based purchasing role, this position combines administration and supplier coordination with practical involvement in the workshop, ensuring materials are available to support production and customer deliveries.

Why Join?

£15.00 per hour depending on experience
Overtime paid at 1.3x basic rate (currently unlimited)
Monday–Friday working pattern
Standard hours: 8:00am–4:30pm
Early Friday finish at 1:00pm when starting at 7:00am Monday–Friday
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Stable, long-term opportunity within an established engineering business
Immediate interview and start available

Purchasing & Stores Administrator Responsibilities

Raise purchase orders for raw materials, consumables and subcontract services
Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up outstanding orders
Match purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices
Maintain purchasing records and stock information using Microsoft Office and internal systems
Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times, shortages and delivery schedules
Receive, check and book in incoming materials and components
Maintain accurate stock levels and support stock control activities
Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch
Support material movements throughout the workshop to ensure production requirements are met
Prepare raw materials ready for machining operations
Assist with goods-in, stores and dispatch activities as required

Purchasing & Stores Administrator Profile

This role would suit candidates from purchasing, procurement administration, stores, stock control, warehouse administration or production support backgrounds.

Essential Experience

Experience raising purchase orders and communicating with suppliers
Experience matching purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word
Strong administration and organisational skills
Good telephone and email communication skills
Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
Comfortable undertaking practical duties such as stock handling, packing and material movement
High attention to detail and a proactive approach

Desirable

Experience within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment
Knowledge of ERP, MRP or stock control systems
Ability to read basic engineering drawings

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