Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator Trafford Park, Manchester Full-Time, Permanent £32,000-£35,000 + Parking + Benefits Due to the planned retirement of a long-standing member of the team, we are recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join an established international manufacturing business based in Trafford Park. This is a varied and responsible position sitting at the heart of the purchasing and supply chain process. Working closely with the Inventory Controller, suppliers, Warehouse, Quality, Customer Service and external customs partners, you will help ensure materials are ordered, tracked, documented and received correctly. THE JOB Reporting to the Inventory Controller, you will take ownership of the day-to-day purchasing administration, from raising purchase orders and communicating with suppliers through to monitoring international shipments, processing import documentation and booking received materials onto the ERP system. The role is office-based, working 38hrs per week (including a fully paid lunch break). Typical working hours are 8am 4.15pm Mon Thurs and 7am 12noon on Fridays. Key Responsibilities: Manage the purchasing process, including updating material requirements, raising purchase orders and maintaining regular communication with suppliers regarding orders, availability and delivery dates. Coordinate shipping and imports, maintaining relevant documentation, tracking expected arrivals and liaising with customs clearance agents where required. Work closely with ..... full job details .....