Purchasing & Import Administrator
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month temporary contract
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00 (45 min lunch)
Friday: 08:30-14:30 (30 min lunch)
About Our Client
Our client is a leading global sourcing and distribution specialist providing a wide range of chemicals, oils, and additives to the performance and life sciences industries.
They are seeking a Purchasing & Import Administrator to join the operations and logistics team. This role will support the end‑to‑end purchasing process, import/export administration, stock control, and transport coordination.
Experience in purchasing or procurement is desirable, but candidates with relevant supply chain or strong administrative experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders with suppliers
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery
- Update internal systems with confirmed delivery dates and communicate changes to relevant teams
- Book in stock on arrival and resolve warehouse queries
- Import & Export Administration
- Prepare customs documentation for import clearance
- Support the team with import/export queries and documentation
- Monitor stock levels and ensure availability aligns with business requirements
- Liaise with warehouses and product managers to maintain accurate stock holdings
- Support management of slow‑moving and obsolete stock
- Ensure stock records and warehouse reconciliations are accurate
- Arrange transport for purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers for cost and service efficiency
- Support direct customer deliveries where required
- Maintain strong relationships with transport providers and third‑party warehouses
- General Administration
- Provide holiday and absence cover across the team
- Support operational targets and stock/order goals
- Assist the wider purchasing team with administrative and logistics tasks as needed
Person Specification
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competent IT user (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) with ERP system experience preferred
- Previous experience in purchasing, import/export, or supply chain administration desirable
- Experience working in a busy office environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
- Positive, flexible attitude with willingness to learn and develop
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