Purchasing & Import Administrator Location: Birchwood, Warrington (WA3 7QZ) Contract: 12-month temporary contract Hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00 (45 min lunch) Friday: 08:30-14:30 (30 min lunch) About Our Client Our client is a leading global sourcing and distribution specialist providing a wide range of chemicals, oils, and additives to the performance and life sciences industries. They are seeking a Purchasing & Import Administrator to join the operations and logistics team. This role will support the end-to-end purchasing process, import/export administration, stock control, and transport coordination. Experience in purchasing or procurement is desirable, but candidates with relevant supply chain or strong administrative experience will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders with suppliers Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery Update internal systems with confirmed delivery dates and communicate changes to relevant teams Book in stock on arrival and resolve warehouse queries Import & Export Administration Prepare customs documentation for import clearance Support the team with import/export queries and documentation Monitor stock levels and ensure availability aligns with business requirements Liaise with warehouses and product managers to maintain accurate stock holdings Support management of slow-moving and obsolete stock Ensure stock records and warehouse reconciliations are accurate Arrange transport for purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers for cost and service efficiency Support direct customer deliveries where required Maintain strong relationships with transport providers and third-party warehouses General Administration Provide holiday and absence cover across the team Support operational targets and stock/order goals Assist the wider purchasing team with administrative and logistics tasks as needed Person Specification Strong verbal and written communication skills Competent IT user (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) with ERP system experience preferred Previous experience in purchasing, import/export, or supply chain administration desirable Experience working in a busy office environment Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively Positive, flexible attitude with willingness to learn and develop Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Purchasing & Import Administrator Location: Birchwood, Warrington (WA3 7QZ) Contract: 12-month temporary contract Hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00 (45 min lunch) Friday: 08:30-14:30 (30 min lunch) About Our Client Our client is a leading global sourcing and distribution specialist providing a wide range of chemicals, oils, and additives to the performance and life sciences industries. They are seeking a Purchasing & Import Administrator to join the operations and logistics team. This role will support the end-to-end purchasing process, import/export administration, stock control, and transport coordination. Experience in purchasing or procurement is desirable, but candidates with relevant supply chain or strong administrative experience will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders with suppliers Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery Update internal systems with confirmed delivery dates and communicate changes to relevant teams Book in stock on arrival and resolve warehouse queries Import & Export Administration Prepare customs documentation for import clearance Support the team with import/export queries and documentation Monitor stock levels and ensure availability aligns with business requirements Liaise with warehouses and product managers to maintain accurate stock holdings Support management of slow-moving and obsolete stock Ensure stock records and warehouse reconciliations are accurate Arrange transport for purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers for cost and service efficiency Support direct customer deliveries where required Maintain strong relationships with transport providers and third-party warehouses General Administration Provide holiday and absence cover across the team Support operational targets and stock/order goals Assist the wider purchasing team with administrative and logistics tasks as needed Person Specification Strong verbal and written communication skills Competent IT user (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) with ERP system experience preferred Previous experience in purchasing, import/export, or supply chain administration desirable Experience working in a busy office environment Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively Positive, flexible attitude with willingness to learn and develop Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Temporary Life Science Administrator Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organisation who enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day and are looking for help with a project. This is a significant role supporting an important project, where you will be migrating sequences from one application to another. You will need to address any sequences that present challenges, which will necessitate technical knowledge that will be provided through training. Attention to detail is crucial, as you will be handling a high volume of data in Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, you should possess strong communication skills, as you will be interacting with both external and internal stakeholders via email. This role would be an ideal step for a Life Science graduate who is looking to make a transition into an administration role. The successful candidate will have a relevant Life Science background and degree with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Hybrid working (8 days per month in the Office) Office based in Canary Wharf 14.20ph 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 6 months temporary ASAP start An amazing benefits package includes: Weekly pay every Friday Easy timesheet accessibility with mobile support Up to 29 days annual leave Perks at work and discount schemes for all major retailers and over 150 high street stores Access to free eye-care vouchers and discounts towards glasses for VDU purposes Access to well-being platforms FREE access to online LinkedIn Learning courses, there are 1000's of courses and videos available to enhance your learning and skillset, everything from Microsoft systems to soft skills such as delivering great Customer Service Temp of the Month awards Dedicated consultant to support your job search and offer expert interview tips Duties of the role: Manage the agency database(s) and check consistency between public registers Inputting applications on the Agency databases and supporting the application specialists with allocation of both clinical trials applications and monitoring of timelines Assists with generating performance measures for UK trial, and trial registration and summary results posting Work with the application specialists in data analysis, presentation of Unit metrics for reports and enquiries as required Assist the Business Support Manager and Operations Lead in implementing Internal Quality Measures and Scientific Advice Meetings Assist the Senior Safety Manager with finance aspects of new fees from clinical trial annual safety reports Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 09, 2026
Seasonal
Temporary Life Science Administrator Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organisation who enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day and are looking for help with a project. This is a significant role supporting an important project, where you will be migrating sequences from one application to another. You will need to address any sequences that present challenges, which will necessitate technical knowledge that will be provided through training. Attention to detail is crucial, as you will be handling a high volume of data in Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, you should possess strong communication skills, as you will be interacting with both external and internal stakeholders via email. This role would be an ideal step for a Life Science graduate who is looking to make a transition into an administration role. The successful candidate will have a relevant Life Science background and degree with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Hybrid working (8 days per month in the Office) Office based in Canary Wharf 14.20ph 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 6 months temporary ASAP start An amazing benefits package includes: Weekly pay every Friday Easy timesheet accessibility with mobile support Up to 29 days annual leave Perks at work and discount schemes for all major retailers and over 150 high street stores Access to free eye-care vouchers and discounts towards glasses for VDU purposes Access to well-being platforms FREE access to online LinkedIn Learning courses, there are 1000's of courses and videos available to enhance your learning and skillset, everything from Microsoft systems to soft skills such as delivering great Customer Service Temp of the Month awards Dedicated consultant to support your job search and offer expert interview tips Duties of the role: Manage the agency database(s) and check consistency between public registers Inputting applications on the Agency databases and supporting the application specialists with allocation of both clinical trials applications and monitoring of timelines Assists with generating performance measures for UK trial, and trial registration and summary results posting Work with the application specialists in data analysis, presentation of Unit metrics for reports and enquiries as required Assist the Business Support Manager and Operations Lead in implementing Internal Quality Measures and Scientific Advice Meetings Assist the Senior Safety Manager with finance aspects of new fees from clinical trial annual safety reports Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
