Purchasing / Buying Administrator at Mycronic in Macclesfield, GBR

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!
• 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

Required

• Highly organised
• Dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Effective communicator
• Collaborative
• Team-oriented
• Eager to learn
• Strong problem-solving
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP platforms