Purchase Order Specialist — Hybrid & Detail‑Driven

Adecco; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts with major retailers

Wellbeing support and resources

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator for our client in Long Crendon, United Kingdom. Working closely with the Buyer, you’ll manage Purchase Orders and related admin processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in a structured environment.

After initial training, a hybrid pattern is available. You’ll need reliable transport to access site and contribute to inventory planning and supplier reporting. Excellent Excel skills and proactive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience raising and managing Purchase Orders
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Experience within manufacturing, production, supply chain, or purchasing environments would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Raising Purchase Orders (POs)
• Updating and amending PO numbers and pricing information
• Following up on Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Supporting inventory planning requirements
• Assisting with supplier reporting and data analysis
• Resolving PO-related queries from internal departments, including Finance
• Providing administrative support to the Buyer and Purchasing function
• Supporting stocktake activities when required
• Maintaining accurate records and system data

Skills

PO management

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adecco is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator for our client in Long Crendon, United Kingdom. Working closely with the Buyer, you’ll manage Purchase Orders and related admin processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in a structured environment.

After initial training, a hybrid pattern is available. You’ll need reliable transport to access site and contribute to inventory planning and supplier reporting. Excellent Excel skills and proactive communication are essential.