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On-site in Northampton +1·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Northampton +1
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Monday 30 November



Skills
The role
The Purchasing Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the efficient procurement of materials, equipment, and services required by our engineering teams. Working closely with engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure stock availability, timely purchasing, and compliance with company processes.
What you'll do
- Manage van stock replenishment for regional engineering teams.
- Raise and process purchase orders within agreed timescales using procurement systems.
- Ensure accurate receipting and maintenance of purchasing records.
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation and resolve queries.
- Coordinate loan equipment and manage repair and return processes.
- Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with vendor approval procedures.
- Manage WEEE waste processes and associated documentation.
- Provide purchasing support across the wider team, including cover during periods of absence.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and business management systems.
Person Specification
- Previous experience in an administrative or purchasing role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience using procurement systems such as COUPA, CASH, or similar platforms.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Confident communicating with suppliers, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience within an engineering, service, or technical environment is desirable.
- Knowledge of electronic security systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented administrator looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and customer-focused operational environment.
About Mitie
Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.
The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.
- Industry
- Facilities management
- Employees
- 77,500
- In the UK
- Glasgow
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