Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator
Up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Permanent, Full-Time
Corsham, Wiltshire

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking to build your career within purchasing and supply chain?

Our client is an established and growing specialist manufacturer and supplier, working with customers across the globe. They are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly and dynamic team and provide key administrative support across their purchasing and supply chain activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills who enjoys working with suppliers, managing information and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day purchasing function, helping to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing and accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising, reviewing and processing purchase orders
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and product records using the company ERP system
• Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, Senior Purchasing Administrator and internal stakeholders to improve purchasing processes
• Supporting supplier price negotiations
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers
• Coordinating inbound logistics for purchased materials and liaising with transport providers and internal teams
• Scheduling deliveries

About You:

• Previous administration/purchasing experience
• You will be highly organised, accurate and comfortable managing several tasks and priorities at the same time
• Experience using an ERP system or similar
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine commitment to continuous learning and professional development

What’s on Offer?

• Working hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
• Company pension scheme.
• Health cashback scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, subject to successful completion of probation.
• Employee annual bonus scheme.
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 12 months’ service.
• Break room with refreshments.
• On-site parking.
• Outdoor break areas.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their application. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.