Procurement Administrator
Location: Leicester (Head Office)
Salary: £30,000 £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
A leading global manufacturer of high-precision equipment is looking to recruit a Junior Procurement & Planning Administrator to join their head office team in Leicester. Their products are used across aerospace, optics, R&D, and wider industrial sectors, with an established network of international sales and service centres. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business with strong career development prospects.
Role Overview
This position will support the procurement and planning departments with a variety of purchasing, supply chain and administrative tasks. Youll be responsible for ensuring materials, components and purchase orders are accurately processed and delivered on time. This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop their career within procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Create, update and manage purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system.
Chase suppliers for order confirmations, delivery dates and updates.
Expedite overdue or urgent orders to support production schedules.
Support the planning team by raising and updating works orders.
Chase internal departments to ensure timely completion of planned activities.
Maintain accurate supplier, order and stock data.
Resolve invoice queries, delivery discrepancies and documentation issues.
Support general procurement and planning administration as required.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or admin (desirable).
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
Good attention to detail and accuracy when working with data.
Proactive, confident and able to work to deadlines.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems is beneficial but not essential.
A willingness to learn and develop within a procurement/planning environment.
Benefits
Training and development within a global engineering company.
Career progression opportunities within procurement or supply chain.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If youre looking to develop your career in procurement or supply chain and want to join a successful global manufacturer, click Apply Now to submit your CV.
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