Full time Contract Temporary

Purchasing Administrator

Pertemps Bristol Commercial

Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7JQ

£15 - £16 per hour

Posted: 18 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 17 September 2026

Ref: 60682583

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About the Role

A Purchasing Administrator is required in Clevedon for an immediate, temporary ongoing contract, paying £15–£16 per hour. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm on-site, you will manage purchase orders from creation to delivery within the ERP system. Duties include verifying pricing, quantities, and supplier details, tracking open orders, and monitoring deliveries through to receipt. You will liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate records support seamless operations. Previous experience in procurement or administration, strong attention to detail, and sound computer literacy are essential. This long-term role offers potential permanency for the right candidate, joining a supportive team.

Purchasing Administrator
Location: North Bristol
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (On-site)
Contract: Temporary Ongoing - long-term role with potential to go permanent
Pay: £15.00–£16.00 per hour
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Order Management Administrator to join a busy procurement team. You'll be responsible for managing purchase orders from creation through to delivery, ensuring materials and services are ordered accurately while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting uninterrupted business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Create, process and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system
Verify pricing, quantities, supplier details and delivery dates
Track open orders and monitor deliveries through to receipt
Liaise with suppliers to confirm schedules and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate procurement records and system data
Escalate delivery delays, shortages and supply risks promptly
Support invoice reconciliation and three-way matching
Produce reports on outstanding orders and overdue deliveries

Working Hours
This is a full-time, on-site role working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm.
About You

Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain administration
Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Confident using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills when working with suppliers and internal teams
Proactive in identifying and escalating potential supply issues

Apply Today
If you're an organised administrator with procurement or purchasing experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you. Due to the location of this role access to your own vehicle is advisable.

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