About us:
SFD Group Ltd is a family-run company based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, specialising in the manufacture of fire doors and fire door sets. We offer an extensive range of timber and composite doors, combining expert craftsmanship with reliable performance to protect people and property.
At SFD Group, we are always looking to attract talented individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and going the extra mile for our clients.
We take pride in our team, many of whom have built long and rewarding careers with us, bringing extensive experience and expertise across the business. Our staff work across a wide range of disciplines, including skilled joinery, carpentry, wood machining, paint spraying, CNC operations, project coordination, CAD design, estimating, sales, marketing, accounts, administration, and logistics.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping with sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services essential for our production team.
We're looking for a great communicator along with ability and knowledge of supply chain logistics. This job plays a vital role in helping our production team works efficiently as well as ensuring our business as a whole meets our agreed production timescales.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within a dynamic production and manufacturing organisation committed to operational excellence.
Working hours can be flexible depending on the right candidate and availability, however this is a full time role, Monday to Fridays, being office based and with a start time of 8am ideally.
Responsibilities
- Working on the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, ordering, and tracking goods as well as maintaining supplier relationships
- Utilise our inhouse IT systems to process purchase orders and maintain accurate records.
- Help manage prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to help efficiency of production.
- Coordinate with sales, production and accounts teams to ensure supply chain efficiency.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships through effective communication and performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations during all procurement activities.
Experience
- Suited to someone with proven experience in a purchasing/accounts/sales admin role within a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.
- Ideally having knowledge of supply chain & logistics coordination, and production in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. This role offers an engaging environment for a candidate eager to contribute to the day to day operational effectiveness of our business.
- We value talent and potential above all else, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent ST6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of administrative (purchasing, sales or accounts) work experience do you have?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
