Purchasing Administrator

£28 - £32,000 per annum

Permanent

Telford

Overview
As a Purchasing Administrator, you will support purchasing activity by maintaining accurate order information and coordinating updates across purchasing, supply chain and logistics processes. You will work with colleagues and suppliers to help keep purchasing records clear and orders moving smoothly.

Purchasing and Procurement Administration

• Raise and process purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate, authorised and issued to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and proactively chase suppliers for updates.
• Ensure orders are placed in line with agreed stock requirements, production schedules and purchasing budgets.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Support the purchasing team with general administrative duties and procurement activities.

Production and Materials Support

• Work closely with the Production, Planning, Stores and Warehouse teams to understand material and component requirements.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages that could impact production.
• Help ensure materials and components are ordered in line with manufacturing schedules.
• Communicate expected delivery dates and potential delays to relevant departments.
• Assist in resolving supply issues to minimise disruption to production.
• Support stock replenishment activities and help maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Highlight obsolete, excess or slow-moving stock where identified.