Purchasing Administrator/Buyer


Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:	£14 - £14.25
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stafford, ST18 0PA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Purchasing Administrator / Buyer

Salary: £14.00-£14.25 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:15pm

Location: Hybrid working available following initial training period

Are you an organised and proactive purchasing professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator / Buyer to join a busy manufacturing business, supporting the procurement function and helping to ensure materials and components are available to meet production requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or supply chain experience who enjoys building supplier relationships, managing priorities, and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of materials to support production requirements.

Respond to material shortages and exception messages in line with production demand.

Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier performance.

Expedite overdue deliveries to minimise disruption to operations.

Obtain supplier quotations and benchmark costs.

Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.

Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure smooth procurement processes.

Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within company systems.

Process internal requests for consumables and miscellaneous items.

Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain position.

Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent attention to detail and good numerical ability.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Confidence when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

A CIPS qualification, or studying towards CIPS, would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

Competitive pay rate of £14.00-£14.25 per hour, depending on experience.

39-hour working week across four days, offering an excellent work-life balance.

Flexible working arrangements available following the initial training period.

Opportunity to work from home once established in the role, with site attendance as required.

Supportive team environment within a well-established manufacturing business.

Long-term career development opportunities.

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If you have experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administration and are looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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