Administrator

Newcastle upon Tyne Temporary £15.00 per hour plus holiday pay Ref: 419161

The Opportunity:

Temporary Buying Administrator

Location: On-site/Hybrid (depending on business needs)
Salary: Circa £28,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Temporary, approximately 4 months
Hours: Full-time

Looking for your next temporary opportunity?

We are recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established manufacturing business seeking a Temporary Buying Administrator to join their busy Procurement team for an initial four-month period. This role has been created to provide additional support during a period of increased workload and would suit an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with a team of Buyers and the Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day procurement administration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing administrative support to the Buying and Procurement team
Raising and processing purchase orders
Maintaining supplier information and procurement records
Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
Chasing suppliers for order updates and delivery information
Assisting with reporting and data analysis
Supporting the team with documentation, filing and general administration
Handling queries and liaising with internal departments and external suppliers

About You:

Previous administration experience within an office environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Able to manage workloads effectively and work independently
Proactive, efficient and willing to take ownership of tasks
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary equivalent of circa £28,000
Opportunity to gain experience within a large manufacturing organisation
Friendly and supportive team environment
Immediate start available
Excellent opportunity for someone between roles or looking to build experience within procurement and supply chain

If you're a highly organised administrator who thrives in a busy environment and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.