About this role
Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Contract: Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm Start Date: Immediate Start Available
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Sourcing Administrator to join a growing business operating within the industrial consumables, inventory management and supply chain solutions sector.
Supporting the Sourcing Manager and wider commercial team, you will play a key role in sourcing products, obtaining supplier pricing, supporting customer quotations and tenders, and ensuring enquiries are processed efficiently and accurately.
This position is ideal for someone with strong administration, purchasing, sourcing or commercial support experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building relationships with suppliers.
This is a critical hire, and we are specifically looking for someone seeking a long-term career opportunity. The business is looking for a committed individual who can grow with the organisation and become a key part of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Sourcing Manager with sourcing and commercial activities.Obtain costs and supplier information to support customer quotations and tenders.Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to source products and obtain the best available pricing.Load manually received orders onto the ERP system.Ensure customer quotations are completed accurately and returned within agreed timescales.Research suitable product alternatives where required.Monitor and action customer enquiries.Maintain supplier and product data within the ERP system.Support vendor classification and supplier management activities.Monitor pricing accuracy and identify cost-saving opportunities.Work closely with procurement, customer service and commercial teams.Ensure sourcing information and quotations remain accurate and up to date. Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience within a Sourcing Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain support role.Excellent organisational and administrative skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent communication skills.Strong problem-solving abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.Experience working with ERP systems.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Knowledge of industrial products, consumables, manufacturing, engineering or distribution environments.Desire to secure a long-term career opportunity. Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience using Acumatica ERP.Previous experience supporting quotations, tenders or commercial projects.Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, MRO, distribution or inventory management sectors.Knowledge of supplier sourcing and product procurement processes. What's On Offer?
Permanent opportunity with a growing business.Immediate start available.Face-to-face interview process.Long-term career progression opportunities.Supportive and collaborative working environment.Exposure to sourcing, procurement and supply chain best practices. Apply Now
If you have experience within sourcing, procurement, purchasing or commercial administration and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration.