ABOUT US

At Bridge Cheese, we’re proud to be a fast-paced and growing food manufacturer with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and supply chain excellence. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to support our procurement function and contribute to the continued efficiency and success of our supply chain operations.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes and supplier management
• Experience in raising and managing POs, tendering, and supplier evaluations
• Knowledge of raw materials in a food manufacturing environment (e.g. cheese, packaging)
• Comfortable interpreting stock usage and addressing surplus or redundant stock
• Familiar with supply chain metrics such as OTIF and delivery accuracy
• Experience working cross-functionally with logistics and warehousing
• Understanding of compliance and documentation requirements

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Detail-oriented, particularly when reviewing supplier paperwork and production reports
• Able to develop and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Confident and adaptable in a fast-paced, changeable environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English (minimum)
• Relevant training or qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Administration (desirable but not essential)

• Set up new suppliers and raw material sources
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials including cheese, films, and packaging
• Review and tender POs from internal requests, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Monitor and respond to supply chain emails, queries, and calls
• Liaise with logistics to coordinate timely delivery of externally stored stock
• Run and analyse weekly usage reports; adjust POs in line with supplier agreements
• Prepare “shopping lists” ahead of purchasing meetings
• Identify and resolve slow-moving or redundant stock issues
• Attend purchasing and supply chain meetings and follow up on agreed actions
• Track KPIs and supplier performance, addressing OTIF (On Time In Full) and booking discrepancies
• Coordinate and follow up on supplier review meetings to ensure continuous improvement
• Cover procurement team tasks as needed during absences
• Review daily production shortage reports and coordinate with planning and technical teams
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies and improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation and work instructions to meet compliance standards