Purchasing Administrator - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Purchasing AdministratorLocation: DewsburySalary: Up to £30,000 + 32 days holiday + excellent benefitsContract: Full-time, permanent (office based)

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in Dewsbury to recruit a Purchasing Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong numerical and analytical skills to play a key role in a busy purchasing team.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchasing or supply chain administration role

• Confident with Excel and data analysis

• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and organisational skills

• Proactive with the ability to make decisions independently

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring stock levels, demand forecasts, and usage trends to raise purchase orders and ensure stock is maintained at optimal levels

• Processing daily, weekly, and ad-hoc purchase orders, ensuring suppliers receive accurate details

• Reviewing supplier order confirmations, resolving any discrepancies, and updating NAV with the latest delivery information

• Communicating potential order delays or impacts to sales and production teams promptly to avoid disruption

• Coordinating with the Goods In team to ensure smooth receipt of deliveries

• Tracking weekly Goods In reports and chasing suppliers on outstanding deliveries

• Maintaining accurate supplier records, delivery notes, and supporting documentation

• Making independent decisions to balance stock availability with cost efficiency

• Producing reports on supplier performance, including KPIs and OTIF (On Time In Full) metrics

This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you’ll have a real impact on supply chain efficiency and supplier performance