Purchasing Administrator

Join Our Purchasing Team at STAUFF UK – Be Part of Something Engineered to Last

Hours: 37.5 per week

Are you highly organised, dependable, and ready to take your administrative skills to the next level?
At STAUFF UK, we’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Purchasing Department — helping to keep production moving, customers satisfied, and stock levels where they need to be.

Who Are We?

STAUFF UK is part of the globally recognised STAUFF Group — a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision fluid power components. With facilities in Sheffield, Aberdeen, and Lisburn, we serve industries ranging from agriculture to offshore energy, delivering engineered solutions that keep the world turning.

Our people are our strength. Whether it’s supporting key accounts, improving supply chains, or enhancing production efficiency, every role plays a vital part in our success. If you’re ready to grow, collaborate, and contribute, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Purchasing Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that we get the right parts, at the right time, for the right price — helping our teams meet tight schedules and maintain high standards.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Purchasing Supervisor/Manager with daily operations
• Sourcing components and placing orders with suppliers
• Monitoring stock levels across departments and facilities
• Raising branch stock transfers and expediting deliveries
• Producing purchasing reports and communicating risks
• Negotiating cost reductions where possible

What We’re Looking For

You’ll need to be reliable, detail-focused, and a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a similar admin or purchasing role
• Strong organisational skills and time management
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure

Preferred:

• Knowledge of SAP
• MCIPS qualification or progress towards it
• Experience in hydraulics or manufacturing supply chains
• Negotiation skills or language skills (German/Italian)

Why Work at STAUFF?

• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for growth and progression
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Part of a trusted global brand in British manufacturing

At STAUFF UK, we value diversity, respect, and equal opportunity. We believe a workplace should be a space where everyone can thrive — regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.

Apply today and take the next step in your purchasing career with STAUFF UK.
Be part of a business that keeps industry moving — and values the people who make it happen.

Applications to be sent to Holly Law.