PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR – PERMANENT

Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire (Office-based)
Salary: £28,000 per year
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible working available)
About the Role
Our client, a well-established manufacturer with operations across Nuneaton and Hinckley, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join their team.
Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager and working closely with the Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring procurement activities align with production schedules and strategic objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the efficiency and success of the supply chain function.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, plan, and procure components and raw materials in line with production and assembly requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Production team to ensure material availability aligns with schedules.
• Maintain accurate stock control and oversee timely purchasing and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to guarantee reliability, quality, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimise cost and efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Liaise with the Quality team to address supplier issues and ensure compliance standards are met.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a purchasing role (preferably with steel products).
• Background in inventory control and stock management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong initiative.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional team experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Experience with international sourcing and logistics.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Previous procurement experience within steel product supply chains.

Why Apply?

• Permanent, full-time role with flexibility.
• Competitive salary of £28,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking supply chain environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

If you are interested please Apply Today

• Source, plan, and procure components and raw materials in line with production and assembly requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Production team to ensure material availability aligns with schedules.
• Maintain accurate stock control and oversee timely purchasing and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to guarantee reliability, quality, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimise cost and efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Liaise with the Quality team to address supplier issues and ensure compliance standards are met