A well-established manufacturing and supply business based in Liverpool is looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Administrator to support its procurement function. This role will focus on processing approved requisitions and purchase orders in line with agreed supplier terms, while ensuring smooth day-to-day purchasing operations.

The role

You will be responsible for a range of purchasing and administrative duties, working closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries and accurate documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Obtaining and matching order confirmations to purchase orders
• Booking in deliveries and matching delivery notes to purchase orders
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, monitoring quality and service levels
• Liaising with suppliers to secure timely deliveries
• Sourcing alternative suppliers where required
• Working closely with the purchase ledger team to resolve invoice queries

This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out additional duties appropriate to the role to support the wider business.

Essential skills and experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and database systems
• Experience using Sage or EQ software would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Hours and benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with flexitime available
• Salary £27,456 per annum
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work location is fully office based.

If you are an organised purchasing professional looking for a stable, long-term role within a busy manufacturing environment, this position offers a solid opportunity to develop your experience further.