Sales & Purchasing Administrator

Sales & Purchasing Administrator Full Time On Site Stockport Our client is a well-established, specialist supplier of industrial products and components, supporting customers across the UK and globally. They operate in high-demand sectors such as manufacturing, energy and infrastructure, where reliability and speed are critical. They are now looking to recruit a confident, proactive and resourceful Sales & Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Stockport. This is a high-volume, fast-moving role where priorities can change quickly. It requires resilience, organisation and a hands-on approach. The Role: Take full ownership of customer orders from initial enquiries through to timely delivery Act as the first point of contact for customer enquiries (phone & email) Interpret requirements and ensure clear understanding of customer needs Source products, obtain quotes and place orders with suppliers Coordinate with internal teams to ensure on-time, accurate delivery Take ownership of orders and resolve challenges proactivelyWhy Join? This isn't a typical order-processing environment. The team thrives on finding solutions to challenging requests No two days are the same. You will handle a mix of urgent orders, global shipments and technical enquiries, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and pace. Despite working with international customers and suppliers, the business maintains a small, supportive, team-oriented culture at its core. Customers rely on them when it matters most-keeping production lines running, supporting critical projects and delivering under pressure.Ideal for Candidates Who: Enjoy working at pace and solving problems Want to build a career in sales, purchasing or operations Prefer a hands-on, team-driven environment over a corporate structurePerson Specification Previous experience in a sales support, customer service, purchasing or administrative role Strong communication skills (phone and email), with the ability to clarify technical or detailed requirements Excellent organisation and time management, able to handle multiple enquiries at once Good problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset Confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Sage or ERP/MRP) Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentDesirable Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial supply environments Familiarity with procurement processes or supplier management Understanding of technical products Experience with order processing, quotations, and logistics coordinationOn Offer Salary to £30K (DOE) Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Strong development opportunities Supportive, experienced team environment Friday breakfast, onsite parking, company pensionInterested? Apply Now to be considered! At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes