Procurement Administration Officer

Description

Job Title: Procurement Administration Officer

Company: Salt Separation Services

Location: Rochdale, on-site

Department: Procurement

Compensation: £24,500 - £26,000 per annum

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve.

Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

The Procurement Administration Officer will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the procurement team at Salt Separation Services Limited. This role focuses on administrative efficiency, supplier coordination, and data accuracy within the Epicor ERP system. You will also be responsible for managing internal expectations around delivery dates, ensuring proactive communication across departments to support production, engineering, and project planning.

Epicor ERP Management

• Maintain procurement records, supplier data, and purchase orders in Epicor.
• Generate and track POs, monitoring open orders and delivery status through dashboards and reports.

Procurement Administration

• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery dates, lead times, and order confirmations.
• Keep pricing, contracts, and performance data accurate and up to date.
• Resolve issues related to delivery discrepancies, fulfilment, or invoicing.

Internal Communication

• Act as a central point of contact between Procurement and departments including Planning, Projects, Aftersales, and Production.
• Communicate delivery timelines and highlight risks or delays proactively.
• Provide regular updates, forecasts, and status reports.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce procurement and delivery reports from Epicor to support decision‑making.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking and audits, ensuring process compliance.

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain admin, ideally in manufacturing/engineering.
• MRP experience in a fast‑moving environment.
• Proficient with Epicor ERP (or similar), with solid understanding of procurement workflows.
• Strong organisation, time‑management and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a busy, deadline‑driven environment.

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
• Life insurance
• Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
• Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
• Plenty of training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Excellent team building, social and company events

At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family‑owned business. We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.

We'd love to hear from you! Apply now…

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit your CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.