Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator – Telford, Permanent, £27,000 – £29,000 per annum, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Purchasing Administrator to join a busy procurement and materials team supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring purchasing activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Process material requirements to support production schedules.
• Obtain competitive pricing and accurate supplier lead times.
• Raise, monitor and expedite purchase orders.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules where appropriate – however this is minimal as most suppliers will already have rates agreed.
• Monitor stock levels to support manufacturing requirements while maintaining agreed inventory levels.
• Manage call‑off orders and pricing agreements.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure purchasing activities align with operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Methodical individual with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• A proactive, positive approach to problem‑solving.
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP experience advantageous but not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong team player with a good work ethic.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business.

If you are an organised and motivated individual with purchasing or procurement experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference: DE27017