Ranson Barnes Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well‑established manufacturing business in the search for a Sales & Purchasing Administrator to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual with experience in purchasing, sales administration, and general business support within a manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting procurement operations, coordinating sales administration, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day business operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day sales administration and operational support across the business.
* Process customer orders accurately and liaise with customers regarding order updates, delivery schedules, and general enquiries.
* Support the sales team with quotations, order processing, and maintaining customer records.
* Manage purchasing administration for the procurement of goods, raw materials, and services.
* Raise purchase requisitions and process purchase orders efficiently.
* Ensure consumable and stock items are maintained at required levels to support production demands.
* Monitor supplier lead times and chase outstanding purchase orders where required.
* Communicate any delivery or scheduling changes with internal departments including sales and production.
* Maintain accurate digital purchasing and sales records within the company ERP system.
* Liaise with departmental managers to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications.
* Assist with stock control activities and periodic stock checks.
* Provide general administrative support to management and other departments when required.
* Carry out additional duties appropriate to the role and business needs.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience within a Sales Administration, Procurement, or Purchasing role in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience within the steel or industrial manufacturing sector would be advantageous but not necessary.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as D365 or similar platforms.
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
* Confident problem‑solver with good negotiation and commercial awareness.
Package & Benefits
* Permanent, part‑time opportunity
* Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
* On‑site parking
Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance.
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