Purchasing Administrator

Jackson-Hogg-Procurement-division-are-excited-to-be-exclusively-partnering-with-a-growing-business-in-Billingham-on-the-appointment-of-a-Purchasing-Administrator-to-join-their-Supply-Chain-team,-on-a-full-time-basis,-initially-on-an-8-month-fixed-term-contract-due-to-maternity-cover.-

An-immediate-start-is-available-for-either-April-or-May-2026.-

This-is-an-on-site-role.-Salary-on-offer-is(phone number removed)-per-annum-depending-on-experience.-Working-hours-are-Monday-to-Thursday-08.00-17.00-and-Fridays-08.00-14.30.-

The-position-will-support-the-efficient-operation-of-the-supply-chain-function-by-assisting-the-procurement-manager-in-the-daily-activities-of-the-department.-This-includes-department-administration,-maintaining-strong-supplier-relationships,-expediting-inventory-inbound-shipments,-updating-purchase-order-due-dates-&-supplier-system-information-whilst-keeping-other-departments-informed.

The-Role:

• Expediting-of-all-purchase-orders-to-ensure-dates-are-adhered-to-and-proactively-communicate-discrepancies.
• Monitor-Inbound-shipment-arrangements-with-freight-forwarders-and-track-shipments-to-meet-required-dates.-Communicate-due-dates-and-ensure-the-relevant-paperwork-is-sent-to-the-forwarders.
• Work-proactively-with-suppliers-to-manage-potential-stock-out-situations
• Maintain-strong-ongoing-relationships-with-suppliers,-through-clear,-professional-and-regular-communication-and-regular-review-meetings.
• Raising-indirect-and-direct-purchase-orders
• Supplier-database-administration,-keeping-supplier-records-up-to-date

The-Person/Requirements:

• Experience-in-a-purchasing,-planning,-administration-or-supply-chain-role
• Organised-in-approach
• Excellent-communication-skills
• Attention-to-detail
• Excellent-time-management-skills
• Ability-to-work-to-strict-deadlines-and-manage-own-workload
• Good-problem-solving-skills-

For-more-information,-please-get-in-touch-with-Gemma-Yeadon-Sector-Lead-|-Procurement-at-Jackson-Hogg-Recruitment.-