Purchasing Administrator

The Company Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Laila's Fine Foods is a leading UK ready meal manufacturer and has been providing quality chilled and frozen meals to leading retail and foodservice organisations for over 30 years. The key to our success can be attributed to the winning combination of great food and experience coupled with continuous innovation to meet future customer trends and demands.We are looking to add a first-class Purchasing Administrator to our team strong administrative skills are essential. Duties will include: Supporting the Purchasing Director with general administration in a busy purchasing department Analysing past sales and raising orders with suppliers Following up on orders and liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries (and late deliveries) Contacting suppliers regarding credits for damaged products or items missing from deliveries Booking in deliveries from external suppliers Setting up new products on internal inventory system General stock management and liaison with internal departments Collecting and processing supplier and vendor information Research on pricing and materials Experience/Qualifications Excellent IT skills with experience using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and Outlook packages Ability to priorities and manage workload Experience working within a similar industry is desirable General commercial awareness Clear, confident telephone manner Experience in an administrative position Personal Qualities Good communication skills with some negotiating experience Analytical approach with attention to detail Enthusiastic and driven, with a desire to learn and progress Ability to work independently, can use own initiative when requiredIf you are a string administrator with a good eye for detail who is looking for a chance to work in a fun, fast paced office then send us your CV via the Apply Now link.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per yearSchedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate: Blackpool, FY2 0LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience: Administrative: 1 year (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: PASS130422

Created: 2025-08-14