Purchasing and Transportation Administrator - Reed : Job Details

Purchasing and Transportation Administrator

• Annual Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
• Location: Birmingham, B11
• Job Type: Full-time

Our client is a leading manufacturing organisation known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. We are seeking a Purchasing and Transportation Administrator to join our client’s dynamic team at their head office in Tyseley, Birmingham. This role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company that combines deep respect for traditional craftsmanship with modern business practices, including a focus on efficient transportation, administration, and logistics.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Raising and amending purchase orders.
• Progressing orders and addressing queries.
• Ensuring acknowledgements match order values.
• Managing direct deliveries to customers.
• Assisting in the administration of price negotiations.
• Providing general administrative support to the Purchase Department.
• Liaising with other departments (sales, warehouse, finance) to assist in related processes and queries.
• Coordinating transportation and logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Overseeing the administration of logistics, including tracking shipments and managing inventory levels.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a purchasing role, with additional responsibilities in transportation, administration, and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills, confident, driven, and a logical thinker.
• Strong analytical, collaborative skills and calm under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the timber industry and related products is a plus.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; certification is ideal.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with modern purchasing ERP systems.

Benefits:

• Convenient Birmingham location, just a 10-minute walk from a Train Station.
• Free onsite parking.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.