Purchasing / Buying Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to be part of an organisation on the cutting edge of technology?

We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd., you are part of an organisation that is

a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.

The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT Ltd. is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation. If you're passionate about automation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the success of a cutting-edge company, we would love to hear from you!

Position Overview

We require a person to be responsible for assisting with Purchasing, Office and Stores Administration to support our financial, operations and engineering teams. In this role, you will be required to carry out a variety of tasks, including, purchasing, stores management and other admin-related duties. You will help ensure stock is available, well-organised, and efficiently distributed to the team when needed. You will be in charge of managing service contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages requisitions and processes purchase orders from quotation to delivery
• Serves as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments to resolve supply-related issues
• Coordinates domestic and international shipping (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL)
• Matches delivery notes to purchase orders and records goods received in the ERP systems
• Provides administrative support across all departments, including senior leadership (e.g., Managing Director)
• Acts as the first point of contact for phone inquiries, greets visitors, and handles incoming mail
• Maintains office supplies and assists with filing, scanning, and data entry
• Updates internal records, including holiday schedules, absences, and fire roll call lists
• Oversees daily operations of the parts store
• Monitors stock levels, reorders supplies, and organises inventory
• Conducts regular inventory counts and ensures accurate ERP system records
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well-organised store environment
• Performs other relevant duties as required

Experience and Qualifications

• Highly organised, dependable, and detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and results
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and see tasks through to completion
• Proficient with computer systems, including Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communicator - both verbal and written - with a confident phone manner and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Previous experience in administrative or purchasing roles is beneficial but not required; full training will be provided
• Eager to learn and grow within a dynamic, hands-on role
• Excellent attention to detail and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including analysis, evaluation, decision-making, and creative thinking

Working Conditions/Physical & Mental Demands

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use stairs; lift the objects; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Standard manufacturing or office environment depending on the position. Significant computer work should be expected depending on the position requirements.

A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth

At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.

Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today's standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.

Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It's this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet - every day.

Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws.

For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.

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