Purchasing Administrator – Part Time

Salary: £26,000 per year

SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for a PART-TIME Purchasing Administrator to join one of our clients within the Engineering industry. This is a permanent opportunity, based in Sheffield, working 20 hours a week (Monday to Friday 1pm – 5pm). Salary is based on full-time equivalent. 

The role will support with a variety of administration tasks in support of the Purchasing Manager and department as a whole. Although based within the purchasing team, it is not essential that you have previously covered purchasing administration, however it is important that you have an administration background, the ability to pick up new systems and that you are confident communicating both internally and externally.

Typical duties will include:

Raise purchase orders for goods – liaising with suppliers and colleagues for checking quantities and price and to input orders on to the bespoke company system.
Assist in covering the purchase order telephone line – take inbound calls from engineers wishing to purchase goods from suppliers.
Obtain quotations from approved suppliers.
Assisting in the management of hired plant & machinery.
Escalate/communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
Ordering stationery and refreshment supplies.
Communicating with suppliers regarding outstanding quotations or orders

This is a great role for someone who is look for part-time hours and a long-term job role. You will be joining a lovely team where support is on hand and so if you are someone who is keen to learn and hard-working then this is a great opportunity for you!