About the Role
We are seeking a Supply Chain Administrator to join our Belfast site, supporting purchasing activity and supply chain operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate processing and monitoring of purchase orders, maintaining purchasing documentation, and coordinating communication across suppliers, logistics, and internal teams. The position plays a key role in supporting efficient stock management, resolving issues, and contributing to smooth end-to-end supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities
Transfer purchase requirements into purchase orders and place orders with suppliers.
Process, monitor, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Maintain and update all relevant purchasing documentation in line with company procedures and quality standards.
Coordinate purchasing-related communication between suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments.
Act as a point of contact for supply chain complaints, managing and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Support inbound logistics activities, including tracking deliveries and assisting with import/export administration.
Liaise with suppliers, drivers, and internal teams to resolve any delivery or stock-related queries.
Complete all relevant administrative tasks, system updates, and reporting accurately and on time.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and supply chain processes
Experience & Skills
Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics environment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
Well organised with good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Confident communicator with ability to build internal and external relationships
- Well organised with problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
We are the global market leader in full-line range of chemical & ingredient products and value-added services. Our more than 17,500 employees provide tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions. Our full-line portfolio comprises specialty and industrial chemicals and ingredients of a world-class supplier base. Building on our long-standing experience, unmatched global reach and local excellence, we work closely alongside our partners to make their business more successful. We operate a unique global network with about 600 locations in 72 countries.
