Purchasing Administrator Location: Cardiff Permanent Full-time Salary: £28,000 Hours: 7:30am 16:00pm, 14:00pm finish on a Friday Holidays: 24 days 8 bank holidays ( plus 1 extra day for your birthday) Pension Life Assurance Bonus Scheme Are you an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company where youll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. The Role Working as part of a busy procurement team, youll be responsible for coordinating the purchasing of materials, parts, and services to meet production schedules. Youll liaise daily with suppliers, resolve queries, and ensure orders are placed accurately and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders for stock and non-stock items Monitor supplier performance, deliveries, and lead times Resolve invoice and credit note queries with Accounts Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery or material issues quickly Work closely with the production and scheduling teams to minimise downtime Maintain accurate stock and cost records Provide cover for the Procurement Officer when required Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives About You Youll be confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams, able to juggle multiple priorities, and enjoy working in a role that requires accuracy, initiative, and attention to detail. Skills & Experience Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, or procurement admin role (ideally 3 years) Excellent organisation, time management, and communication skills Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) Experience using ERP/MRP systems Calm under pressure, with a proactive and problem-solving approach Why Apply? A stable and supportive working environment Opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced manufacturing business Competitive salary and company benefits This role may also be of interest to candidates with experience in: Purchasing Assistant | Buyer | Procurement Administrator | Supply Chain Coordinator | Materials Planner | Purchasing Coordinator | Procurement Assistant | Stock Controller Interested? We recommend applying as soon as possible, as our client is looking to shortlist for interviews promptly. If youd like more information before applying, feel free to give us a call were happy to help! Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every CV individually. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest, and we wish you the best of luck with your job search. We look forward to receiving your CV.