Average Purchasing Administrator salary in the UK

Description We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic and growing supply chain team based in Horsforth, Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to support procurement operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining strong supplier relationships. About the Role: As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in the procurement process, from placing orders to tracking deliveries and ensuring all purchases align with company standards for cost, quality, and efficiency. You’ll liaise with suppliers, monitor stock levels, and support the wider procurement team with administrative tasks and supplier negotiations. Key Responsibilities: Place and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and specifications.Track deliveries, follow up on ETAs, and resolve any order discrepancies.Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.Monitor stock levels and coordinate with internal teams to assess purchasing needs.Keep accurate purchasing records, including invoices and delivery notes.Assist in evaluating supplier performance and negotiating where necessary.Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.Provide administrative support to the procurement team as needed. Requirements What We’re Looking For: Strong communication and negotiation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and purchasing software.Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.A team player with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Benefits Salary- £30,000- £35,000 basicFree breakfast (Mon-Fri)Birthday holidayFamily-owned company culture that cares about you and the customers.Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a team that values loyalty, punctuality, and collaboration, and where your contributions are recognised.Career Growth: Grow in a business that provides both internal and external training to help you develop and progress

Inside Out Purchasing and Supply has been engaged to recruit a Purchasing Administrator for a leading Hertfordshire based client. In order to be considered for this role you must have experience within a similar role within a fast paced product driven environment, ideally with good excel skills. A full written job description will be made available to suitable candidates.

Your new companyHays are working with a well-renowned manufacturing company who are looking for a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis. This is a busy and varied role which includes management of the MRP, actioning order requirements and responding to internal requisitions. This is an excellent opportunity working with a very friendly team.Your new roleAs a Purchasing Administrator, your role will involve: Raising Purchase Orders. Processing Requisitions.Processing queries in conjunction with the Quality Department.Maintaining data in Sage, including data inputting and amendments as and when required. Ensure the best purchase prices for goods and services are achieved and maintained at all times.General administration / Filing. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience of 2+ years in a procurement or purchasing roleExcellent communication skillsNegotiation skills What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk