Purchasing Administrator Temporary - Permanent Monday - Friday 40 hours per week Stoke on Trent £27,000 - £29,000 Are you an organised, proactive administrator who thrives in a busy environment where no two days are the same? We're working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking to add a Purchasing Administrator to their friendly and hardworking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and being a key part of a fast-paced operational team. This role would suit someone with previous admin experience within purchasing, accounts, sales support, logistics or supply chain - particularly within manufacturing - although attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn are just as important. You'll be joining a business that genuinely values its people, with long-standing team members, a supportive culture, and a real focus on collaboration and development.Key Responsibilities You'll support the day-to-day procurement and supply chain operation, helping ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently to keep production running on schedule. Duties will include:
Managing purchase orders from start to finish
Liaising with suppliers and maintaining strong working relationships
Tracking orders and ensuring timely deliveries
Updating and maintaining accurate records on internal systems
Supporting negotiations around pricing, terms and delivery schedules
Working closely with production, sales and accounts teams
Assisting with general supply chain coordination and administration
Skills & Experience Required
Previous administration experience within purchasing, accounts, sales support, logistics or manufacturing
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator who enjoys working with people internally and externally
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
Good IT skills and confidence using internal systems
A proactive, team-focused approach
. In return:
Supportive and friendly working environment
Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing business
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
Casual dress
Free on-site parking
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now or get in touch with Jo Thompson - for more information. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions about the role or the recruitment process.Xpert Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. By applying, you agree to register with us and consent to us holding your personal details on file. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the role. However, we may also reach out regarding other suitable vacancies that match your profile.
