We are working with a fast-growing engineering business based in rural North Herefordshire, offering an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Administrator to join its growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a key support role within the business, working closely with the engineering, production and wider management teams to help ensure parts, components and raw materials are ordered and delivered when required. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative support to the purchasing process, liaising with suppliers, keeping records up to date and helping to make sure production has everything it needs to keep moving.

This would suit someone with good administration skills who enjoys working in a busy environment, is confident speaking to people and is keen to develop their experience.

What you can expect:

• Monday to Friday, office hours, with some flexibility for the right person
• Salary: circa £28’000 per annum depending on experience
• Exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering start-up
• Varied role with the opportunity to grow within the business
  

What you will be doing:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the purchasing process
• Raising and processing purchase orders for parts, components and raw materials
• Contacting suppliers to check availability, prices and expected delivery dates
• Chasing outstanding orders and keeping track of delivery times
• Updating purchasing records, schedules and spreadsheets
• Keeping engineering and production teams informed of order progress and any changes to delivery dates
• Helping to monitor upcoming requirements and making sure orders are placed in good time
• Assisting with the organisation and maintenance of purchasing information and schedules
• Communicating with suppliers by phone and email
• Flagging any potential delays or issues to the relevant team members
• Supporting the engineering and management teams with general purchasing administration
• Helping to keep the purchasing process organised and running smoothly as the business grows
  

What we are looking for:

• Good administration and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to keep track of information
• Confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and spreadsheets
• A proactive approach and willingness to chase information when required
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Reliable, organised and keen to learn
• Previous purchasing or manufacturing experience would be useful but is not essential
• Most importantly, someone with the right attitude who is keen to learn and develop within a growing, fast moving business