We're working with a successful and innovative client that designs and manufactures high-tech equipment for global export. With their UK head office and international offices overseas, this company continues to grow and is now looking to add a Purchasing Administrator to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive business where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and components are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with production needs. The role: Supporting the purchasing of materials from approved suppliers, securing the best commercial terms and delivery schedules. Monitoring supply and demand schedules, progressing purchase orders, and updating the ERP system. Running reports to track delivery backlogs and material shortages, working closely with internal teams to update production schedules. Building supplier relationships to drive on-time delivery and performance improvements. Generating works orders and managing production bills of materials. Handling non-conformance activities with vendors, supporting corrective/preventative actions, and tracking supplier performance. Maintaining the ERP system daily, ensuring timely component availability for production. Preparing and submitting supplier quotations for cost-saving and consolidation exercises.Experience: Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain administration role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering envir...