Purchasing Administrator

We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to support a purchasing manager with our client based in Burntwood.This role plays a key part in ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with production schedules and business growth targets. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who would like to learn more about purchasing and buying within a business.Key Responsibilities:Order Placement: Accurately raise and place purchase orders in line with production requirements.Expediting Orders: Monitor and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services, promptly resolving delays or issues.Invoice Processing: Prepare and process supplier invoices for submission to the finance team, ensuring accuracy and alignment with purchase orders and delivery notes.Stock Control Support: Assist in end-of-month stock takes and audit processes, ensuring accurate inventory reporting and compliance with internal procedures.Supplier Returns & Cost Queries: Manage the return of faulty or incorrect goods, liaise with suppliers to resolve pricing discrepancies, and track credit notes where applicable.Administrative Support: Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier files, and product data to support procurement reporting and performance tracking.Key Skills & Experience:Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administrative role would be an advantage(ideally within a manufacturing or production environment).Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelA proactive, problem-solving attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks.This is an office based role working Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 2.00pm