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Purchasing Administrator

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tewkesbury

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Purchasing Administrator needed in Tewkesbury, Salary: £28,000 per annum, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Shift Pattern: 08:30-17:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:30-16:00 Friday, Immediate start available for the right candidate following successful interview process.

Job Description
Join a growing and well-established manufacturing business in Tewkesbury and become part of a busy, fast-paced supply chain team. We are looking for a proactive Purchasing Administrator with previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, which is essential for this role. This position involves a high level of repeat ordering, supplier coordination, and maintaining accurate purchasing records, so strong organisation and attention to detail are key. Experience handling supplier documentation and working with internal systems will be highly beneficial. You will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are available to meet production requirements while supporting efficient purchasing operations.

Role and Responsibilities

Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
Manage a high volume of repeat ordering in line with business needs
Monitor and progress purchase orders to ensure delivery dates and quantities are met
Liaise with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, lead times and delivery schedules
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Investigate and resolve supplier issues including delays, discrepancies and incorrect orders
Maintain accurate purchasing records using ERP/MRP systems
Keep supplier documentation up to date and compliant
Support stock control activities including stock takes and inventory monitoring
Work closely with production, planning and engineering teams to support material availability
Assist with sourcing new suppliers and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Provide general administrative support to the supply chain functionAbout You

Previous experience in a purchasing, supply chain or administrative role
Essential: experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Experience raising and managing purchase orders, including repeat ordering
Familiar with supplier coordination and handling supplier documentation
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
IT literate, with experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel)
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of workloadWhat We Offer

£28,000 per annum
Day shift hours with flexibility
Full-time, stable opportunity
Immediate start available
Opportunity to work within a growing manufacturing business
Supportive team environment with potential for developmentInterested?
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester:
Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
Call (phone number removed), Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00

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