Purchasing and Operations Administrator

Purchasing and Operations Administrator We are seeking a proactive Purchasing and Operations Administrator to join a busy manufacturing environment, supporting purchasing, production and day-to-day operations. You do not need to have all these skills, but you do need to be confident, outgoing and super organised administrator. Position: Purchasing and Operations Administrator Salary: £30,000pa Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract Hours: 40.5 hours per week - 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3pm Friday Location: Lancaster Closing date: Urgent role - CV''s will be reviewed on a rolling basis About the role This is a varied, hands-on role within a small and collaborative office team supporting a busy manufacturing operation. While purchasing will be a key part of the position, you''ll also get involved across maintenance, production support and general operations - so no two days are likely to be quite the same. Working closely with the Procurement Controller and wider production team, key responsibilities will include: Purchasing materials in line with production plans and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Ordering consumables, equipment and services required by production Booking in deliveries and ensuring materials reach the correct location Tracking materials against production schedules to help avoid delays Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, quality, discrepancies and late orders Identifying and helping resolve recurring purchasing or data issues Maintaining ..... full job details .....