Sales Order Processor

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd (RSW) is recruiting for a Procurement Administrator to join an established manufacturing business based in Newbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual to join a busy Procurement department, supporting the purchasing team with supplier communications, purchase order processing and the coordination of materials.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will play an important role in ensuring purchase orders are processed accurately, supplier deliveries are monitored and procurement records are maintained effectively.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Procurement and Purchasing teams.
• Raise, process and progress purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, delivery dates and outstanding materials.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Update and maintain purchasing information within the company's MRP system.
• Investigate and resolve goods-in discrepancies and delivery queries, escalating issues where necessary.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, purchasing documentation and departmental filing systems.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of departmental reports, records and KPIs.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure purchasing information is accurate and up to date.
• Support the wider Procurement team with general administrative duties as required.

• Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing, procurement or order-processing role would be advantageous.
• Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when processing information and maintaining records.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues and internal departments.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment and managing competing priorities.

• Previous administration experience within manufacturing, engineering or a production environment.
• Familiarity with MRP or ERP systems.
• Experience raising purchase orders, progressing supplier deliveries or resolving goods-received queries.
• An understanding of purchasing procedures, stock control or materials coordination.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your experience within a manufacturing procurement function, working alongside an experienced purchasing team.

We would welcome applications from candidates with purchasing or procurement administration experience, as well as strong administrators with transferable skills who are looking to develop a career within procurement and supply chain.

• Death in Service (DIS) benefit - 6 times annual salary
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan