Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator
Outskirts of Leeds
£27,000 DOE


My client are an independent Manufacturer operating in West Yorkshire. This role will involve managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of goods to meet production schedules. A key focus will be on retaining and reducing costs without compromising quality, supporting the company's overall profitability.

Purchasing Administrator:

· Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
· Place and monitor purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery of goods and materials, in accordance with project timelines and inventory needs.
· Collaborate daily with the Production Manager to monitor stock levels, forecast needs, and minimize waste.
· Conduct regular cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
· Review and streamline procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
· Ensure suppliers meet quality, sustainability, and compliance standards.
· Research and source new products, materials, and technologies that align with the company's growth objectives.
· Supports the team with admin support as and when requested to ensure clients and suppliers are managed efficiently and promptly
· Monthly spot check on random stock items
· Ensures all stock & consumables have a stock location and all stock areas are clearly identifiable and kept tidy at all times (by others)
· Supports end of year stock count


Experience and Knowledge:

To be considered for this role you must be have a strong background in Manufacturing along with experience using excel and ERP.

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.