Department: Procurement
Location: Rochdale
Description
Job Title: Procurement Administration Officer
Company: Salt Separation Services
Location: Rochdale, on-site
Department: Procurement
Compensation: £24,500 - £26,000 per annum
About Salt Separation Services:Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We're committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base
Position Summary:
The Procurement Administration Officer will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the procurement team at Salt Separation Services Limited.
This role focuses on administrative efficiency, supplier coordination, and data accuracy within the Epicor ERP system. You will also be responsible for managing internal expectations around delivery dates, ensuring proactive communication across departments to support production, engineering, and project planning.
Key Responsibilities
Epicor ERP Management
Maintain procurement records, supplier data, and purchase orders in Epicor.
Generate and track POs, monitoring open orders and delivery status through dashboards and reports.
Procurement Administration
Coordinate with suppliers on delivery dates, lead times, and order confirmations.
Keep pricing, contracts, and performance data accurate and up to date.
Resolve issues related to delivery discrepancies, fulfilment, or invoicing.
Internal Communication
Act as a central point of contact between Procurement and departments including Planning, Projects, Aftersales, and Production.
Communicate delivery timelines and highlight risks or delays proactively.
Provide regular updates, forecasts, and status reports.
Reporting & Analysis
Produce procurement and delivery reports from Epicor to support decision‑making.
Assist with supplier performance tracking and audits, ensuring process compliance.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain admin, ideally in manufacturing/engineering.
MRP experience in a fast‑moving environment.
Proficient with Epicor ERP (or similar), with solid understanding of procurement workflows.
Strong organisation, time‑management and attention to detail.
Confident communicator able to manage stakeholder expectations.
Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a busy, deadline‑driven environment.
Why Salt Sep?
Benefits:
A value at Salt Sep is family, and as such, we have designed benefits package which we believe give our people the very best support we can professionally, personally and for your future.
Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
Company Bonus Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
Life insurance
Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
Plenty of training and development
Holiday buy-back
Excellent team building, social and company events
At Salt Separation Services, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.
We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.
We'd love to hear from you Apply now...
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
The next steps
1. Our team will help look into your application
2. If successful, we'll arrange a quick chat
3. Initial Interview, will be with the hiring manager and there will be an element of demonstrating your skills.
4. Final stage, a peer interview to meet some of the people you'll be working along side.
5. Offer, and hopefully, acceptance
Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.