Buying Administrator

Location: City and Borough of Birmingham

We are recruiting for a Buying Administrator to join an established Purchasing team within a growing business operating across the security, electrical and technical services sectors. This is an office based role with an immediate start.

Reporting to the Buyer, you’ll support the team with the day-to-day purchasing administration, supplier management and stock control.

Key Responsibilities

* Raise and process Purchase Orders and monitor outstanding orders.

* Chase suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing and queries.

* Handle purchasing enquiries by phone and email.

* Maintain Min/Max stock levels and accurate product records.

* Create new part records and maintain purchasing data.

* Work closely with Purchasing, Stores, engineers and other internal teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with strong attention to detail and a confident communication style.

You’ll ideally have:

* Purchasing, procurement, supply chain or relevant administration experience.

* Experience raising POs and dealing with suppliers.

* Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

Simpro experience would be advantageous, as would experience within Fire & Security, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or another technical/trade environment.

What's On Offer?

* Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

* 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

* Permanent position

* On-site parking

* Growing and established team

This is an urgent vacancy, so candidates available immediately or on a short notice period are particularly encouraged to apply.

Whist every effort is made to reply to applications, during busier times this is not always possible. If you have not had a response within 48 hours please assume your application was not successful on this occasion