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Purchasing Administrator

📍 Knowsley 💷 £14 per hour Permanent · Full time Posted 13 Nov 2026

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Purchasing Administrator | Knowsley | Full Time | £14 per hour

With over 20 offices and depots across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, our client is a market-leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers.

The company manufactures more than 1.6 million units every year and leads the industry in innovation and sustainability, supplying solutions to a wide range of sectors, from construction to security.

The Role

You will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, including processing purchase orders, managing daily shipments. The role also involves communicating with Internal & External Suppliers

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage lead times & service levels with Suppliers
  • Place Purchase Orders
  • Manage multiple Mailboxes

Requirements

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Good attention to detail when processing orders, shipments and documentation
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities
  • Good communication skills when dealing with Colleagues & Suppliers
  • Ability to use computer systems and manage emails and documentation effectively

What’s In It For You

  • £14 per hour
  • 28 days’ annual leave per annum, including all statutory Bank Holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking

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