Purchasing Administrator

About the role

Innovative Technology is seeking a proactive Purchasing Administrator to join its Oldham office on a three‑month fixed‑term basis, with the possibility of becoming permanent. You will be the first point of contact for all purchasing enquiries, delivering a high‑quality administrative service to both internal teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Create and raise purchase orders for stocked and non‑stocked items, uploading orders via the Data Switch program where possible.
• Monitor open orders, update delivery information, close cancelled orders and inform sales and warehouse of parts shortages.
• Track purchase order deadlines, adjust delivery dates based on supplier input, chase shipments and notify the stores team.
• Maintain part data in the Syspro ERP system, including adding and amending part numbers.
• Coordinate with the development team to communicate supplier modifications and new part releases.
• Arrange purchase and distribution of components to factories in China and Brazil for forecast builds.
• Validate bills of materials and obtain management approval.
• Manage shipment logistics, book freight, update ERP records and provide barcode listings.
• Handle cash processes, conduct audits and ensure safe security.
• Work with software support to resolve system issues.

Required profile

• Minimum of one year experience in a purchasing administrative role.
• Strong customer service skills across phone, email and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Resourceful, proactive and able to resolve issues independently.
• Friendly, flexible with excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Syspro ERP system

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday including public holidays