The Purchasing Administrator plays a key role in keeping business running smoothly by ensuring materials and products are purchased, tracked, and delivered efficiently.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day operational purchasing activity and help ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders accurately, ensuring alignment with stock requirements and demand forecasts.
- Maintain accurate supplier price lists and product data
- Monitor order acknowledgements, delivery schedules, and shipment progress to ensure timely fulfilment.
- Coordinate inbound freight and deliveries with suppliers, freight forwarders, and transport providers.
- Proactively track shipments and identify any delivery risks or delays.
- Manage TSS and customs processes, ensuring all declaration data and documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Liaise with customs agents, freight forwarders, and relevant authorities
- Monitor stock levels daily
- Identify and escalate stock risks, including shortages, stock-out risks, and excess inventory.
- Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery reliability and lead times.
Working week is Monday to Friday (early finish Friday)
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar purchasing role is required. A background in engineering, manufacturing, or construction would be beneficial but is not essential.
Contact Judith for further information on +44 (0) 7809 238786