Purchasing Administrator
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.0 to £13.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | Forfar, Angus, DD8 1XF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4695436_1749721060 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays Business Support is delighted to be supporting a large local organisation to recruit for a Purchasing Administrator on an ongoing temporary basis.
Your new role
- Process purchase/sales orders and maintain accurate records
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability and delivery schedules
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with internal departments to forecast demand
- Resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues and invoice queries
- Maintain and update supplier databases and documentation
- Generate reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a purchasing or sales administrative role (preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment)
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software
- High levels of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What you'll get in return
- £13-£13.50/hour
- Holiday pay
- On-site parking
- Competitive annual leave
- The opportunity to work alongside an established team within a highly reputable organisation
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.
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