Purchasing Administrator

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 function

• 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 workload

• £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 development