Purchasing Administrator

Elevation Recruitment Group

Purchasing Administrator

£22,000 – £26,000

Sheffield

Fully Site-based

Elevation Recruitment and working on behalf of a leading Manufacturing Business in Sheffield, as they are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator.

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a critical role in supporting the Purchasing/Sales team efficiently. You will be responsible for processing orders, coordinating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator:

• Maintain positive relationships with customers, coordinating order processing, and resolving all enquiries or issues promptly and efficiently
• Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales reports, proposals, and presentations
• Process all sales orders into the system accurately
• Liaise with internal departments such as production, logistics, and sales to ensure timely order fulfilment
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes and resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of contract terms, renewal dates, and obligations
• Monitor open orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
• Generate and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and replenishing orders as needed
• Maintain up-to date records of purchasing activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and vendor agreements

Ideal skills of the Purchasing Administrator:

• Previous sales support/customer service experience
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, including all of Microsoft Packages

Elevation Business Support is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment Group focusing on positions in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the positions in more detail, we would love to hear from you. If these roles aren t quite right but you would like to arrange confidential chat about the next step in your career, please get in touch.