Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: 4 days office ( MK) 1 Day from home

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Administrator to join a growing and fast-paced business. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a professional team.
Role Summary: As a Purchasing Administrator, you will be responsible for managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and stock levels across allocated categories. You will oversee the full purchasing process – from raising purchase orders and negotiating terms with suppliers through to ensuring goods are delivered on time and accurately recorded.
Key Responsibilities

• Raise, process, and manage purchase orders
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Monitor and review supplier performance
• Negotiate prices and contract terms with suppliers
• Manage stock levels and support effective inventory control
• Update and maintain supplier price files
• Create and maintain product codes in the system
• Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues across the business

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident working with purchase orders and stock systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Confident with numbers and basic maths
• Excellent verbal and written English

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance

Requirements

• Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience: 1+ year in purchasing or administration (preferred)

If you’re looking for a permanent opportunity within a supportive team, where you can build your skills in purchasing, supplier management, and stock control, we’d love to hear from you.

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