Purchasing Administrator
15 days ago
Kingswinford
Purchasing Assistant Kingswinford | Full-Time | Manufacturing Working hours: 08:30 – 17:00 (Monday – Thursday) & 08:30 – 14:30 (Friday) Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum We are a well-established and growing manufacturer based in Kingswinford, seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our dynamic procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced industrial environment. The Role As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support the day-to-day activities of the Purchasing Department, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities • Raise purchase orders in line with the company’s authority matrix, • Support procurement of consumables such as stationery, workwear, and packaging, • Expedite purchase orders (UK and overseas) to ensure timely delivery, • Maintain and update progress notes within the ERP system, • Ensure order confirmations are received, reviewed, and stored correctly, • Review material certificates and update ERP records accordingly, • Liaise with suppliers to manage shipping documentation and delivery timelines, • Arrange and monitor import shipments, • Communicate ETA updates to internal stakeholders, • Work closely with logistics and transport providers to ensure cost-effective shipping solutions, • Maintain accurate supplier and shipping records, • Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Department, • Work in line with company values, promoting a safe and sustainable working environment Key Skills & Experience • Minimum 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience, • Experience within manufacturing (fastener industry experience desirable), • Understanding of import/export processes and documentation, • Strong organisational and administrative skills, • Excellent communication and supplier management abilities, • Experience using ERP systems is advantageous What We Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing business, • Supportive and team-focused working environment, • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities