Purchasing Administrator

The Heller Companies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading purchasing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to manage all purchasing activities on-site. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a similar role, proficient IT skills, and excellent organizational abilities. Responsibilities include managing orders, handling supplier queries, and assisting with stock management. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and various benefits including a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Healthcare cashback plan

Life insurance (3x annual salary)

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience within a similar role.
• Full driving licence with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of purchasing at the Dishforth site.
• Manage packaging and raw materials purchasing.
• Handle supplier invoice queries and order processing.
• Assist Head of Nutrition/Buying with job-related tasks.

Skills

Good IT skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Job description

Role: Purchasing Administrator

Location: Dishforth (Onsite)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm (flexibility available)

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum

Benefits: 33 days annual leave, healthcare cashback plan, life insurance (3x annual salary), salary sacrifice pension scheme

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Nutrition/Buying you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of purchasing at the Dishforth site.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing, ordering of packaging, raw materials and management of consumable stocks
• Dealing with supplier invoice queries
• Processing of order acknowledgments, delivery notes, purchase orders
• Export Documentation
• Arranging handling and delivery of Raw Materials
• Reporting
• Stock Control: assist with stock takes and reconciliation of stock
• Negotiating price and terms & conditions
• Maintaining approved supplier list
• Booking in and out of raw materials, packaging & finished goods
• Assist the Head of Nutrition/Buying with any other job‑related tasks

Criteria

• Minimum 2 years experience within a similar role
• Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Packages
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Strong work ethic with the ability to show initiative, work on their own and as part of a team
• Initiate and drive change and improvement to deliver results
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer‑focus led approach for internal customers
• Full driving licence with access to a car

What We Offer

• 40‑hour week
• 28 days Annual Leave (incl. public holidays) increasing with years of service
• Salary Sacrifice pension scheme
• Life Assurance three times annual salary
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistant Programme
• Refer a friend scheme