Purchasing Administrator Your new company Hays are working on an exclusive basis with a client to recruit a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis. You will be a strong administrator with aims to deliver best practice in procurement, supply, and stock management for the company. This role supports day-to-day operations across purchasing and stock control, including sourcing, supplier management, due diligence, systems accuracy, and performance reporting. It also plays a vital role in maintaining product information and supporting first-class customer service in line with company values. Your new role As a Purchasing Administrator, your role will involve: Provide administrative support for all aspects of the tender process, including data gathering, sourcing, quotation collation, cost comparison, supplier evaluation, and sample management. Collect and report on supplier performance; manage the supplier non-conformance process. Manage supplier due diligence for new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with ISO standards. Maintain accurate supplier and product master data in SAP. Liaise regularly with supply partners and internal stakeholders. Represent the company professionally to all external stakeholders. Support the production of Solutions reports for internal and external communication. Assist with Quality System Reviews to ISO9001 standards. Perform any other duties as assigned by management. What you'll need to succeed Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong attention to detail and analytical ability. Willingness to learn and develop procurement knowledge. Preferable knowledge of importing and exporting procedures. Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP Business One. Strong time management and ability to follow procedures. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4759258