Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Hertford
Reports to: UK Supply Chain Manager
About Ammeraal Beltech
Ammeraal Beltech is a global market leader in the design, manufacture, and servicing of high-performance conveyor and process belts. With 10 manufacturing sites and over 80 service centers worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to industries ranging from food and packaging to automotive and airports. Our culture is built on customer focus, innovation, and collaboration, empowering employees to make a real impact.
Join Our Team
We are looking for a motivated Purchasing Administrator to join our dynamic Supply Chain team in Hertford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting production, supplier’s performance and business efficiency—helping us deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, work in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and ability to manage purchasing activities makes a real impact – JOIN US!
Role Purpose
As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services to support operations. You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining supply continuity, and supporting cost-effective buying aligned with business needs.
You’ll work closely with suppliers, production, and internal teams to ensure materials are delivered on time, issues are resolved quickly, and purchasing processes run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
· Purchase stock, consumables, tools, equipment, and customer-specific items
· Ensure goods and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively, and in alignment with the organisation’s strategic goals.
· Review and process order acknowledgements to reduce risk of errors, minimise disputes and avoid delays
· Monitor supplier performance to ensure on time delivery and continuity of supply
· Resolve purchasing problems such as order discrepancies, missing or delayed shipments, quality issues, replacements, invoice issues
· Liaise with suppliers and internal teams (production, sales, supply chain) to ensure alignment
· Support the procurement team in the process of sourcing and maintaining suppliers as well as delivering cost reduction in line with the company procedures
· Prepare reports and perform data analysis
· Maintain accurate records and organised filing systems
· Build strong professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
· Provide additional support to the team as required to ensure smooth operations
Person Specification:
Skills & Experience:
· Strong organisational and administrative skills.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
· High attention to detail and accuracy.
· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
· Ability to present business information logically and methodically.
· Desirable: Experience in purchasing, manufacturing, fast-paced environments.
Personal Qualities:
· Proactive, enthusiastic, and customer-focused.
· Enjoys problem-solving and continuous improvement.
· Self-starter with an analytical mindset.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
Holiday allowance: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Company pension scheme to support your future.
Free on-site parking for convenience.
Westfield Health membership for additional health and wellbeing benefits.
Soort dienstverband: Fulltime
Screeningsvragen:
- 1. How many years of Administrative/Planning experience do you have?
- 2. What is your expected salary range for this position?
- 3. Do you have right to work permit?
- 4. Do you live within 40 minutes’ drive distance from our offices?
- 5. What notice period do you need to serve?
Werklocatie: Fysiek
