Buying Administration Assistant  

Oldham - 30 hours per week - £21,600 - £23,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Administrator & Purchasing Coordinator to join a busy commercial team supporting a major national client. Due to continued growth, the business is expanding its buying function and is looking for someone who can confidently manage supplier communication, quotations, purchasing activity and general sales support. Experience in Hospitality would be advantageous. 

Key Responsibilities

Request, chase and collate supplier quotations

Prepare and issue quotations to clients

Review drawings/specifications to schedule and take off required materials

Raise purchase orders and process material requests

Analyse supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and manage supplier relationships

Prepare handover packs and attend internal handover meetings

Upload project information to internal systems (e.g., Procore)

Manage correspondence between internal teams and key accounts

Monitor delays and communicate updates internally and externally

Work closely with the goods‑in team and understand installation workload planning

Attend online meetings when required

Provide administrative support to the Key Account Manager

Check invoices, resolve invoice queries and liaise with the accounts team

Support senior management with purchasing tasks, PQQs and tender submissions

Skills & Experience

Ideally 2+ years' experience in a sales support or purchasing role

Experience within materials, equipment or hospitality‑related buying is beneficial

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with CRM systems or platforms such as Construction Manager or Procore is advantageous

Highly numerate with excellent administrative accuracy

Strong communication and organisational skills

Hours & Salary

30 hours per week (flexible across 4 full days or 5 shorter days)

Salary: £21,600 (dependent on experience)

Benefits

19.2 days annual leave (including Christmas shutdown) plus 8 bank holidays

Company bonus after 12 months

Company pension scheme

Health care cover after successful completion of probation

For further information or to apply please contact Amanda at Time Recruitment