Purchasing & Stock Administrator

Job Title: Purchasing & Stock Administrator
Location: Maidstone (Outskirts - Free Parking Available)
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Start Date: Immediate

upto -33,000

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment?

This is a fast-moving role with interviews taking place immediately, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to secure their next position quickly.

Working closely with the Director, you''ll play a key role in the day-to-day purchasing and stock control function, managing supplier orders, purchase orders, stock levels, supplier relationships, invoicing, and goods-in administration. The business is looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has excellent attention to detail, and is keen to take ownership of their work.

What makes this opportunity particularly exciting is the progression on offer. After approximately six months, there is the opportunity to develop into a more dedicated Purchasing/Buying role, taking on greater responsibility and becoming more involved in supplier management and procurement activities.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you''ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of purchasing, stock control, and supplier coordination processes. It''s a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career, with scope to progress into buying responsibilities over time.

• Placing supplier orders and managing order processes
• Raising purchase orders (POs)
• Confirming and communicating delivery dates
• Chasing suppliers and maintaining strong relationships
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Handling goods-in paperwork
• Raising invoices accurately
• Managing stock levels and dealing with shortages and surplus

• Comfortable working at pace with high volumes of orders and invoices
• Strong attention to detail, with accurate data entry skills (pricing and quantities)
• Excellent numerical ability and confidence analysing data and spotting discrepancies
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently

• Previous experience in purchasing, stock control, warehouse administration, or a similar administrative role
• Understanding of goods-in/goods-out processes

• Immediate start available
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, growing business environment
• Opportunity to progress into a buying role

Interviews are available immediately, so apply today to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.