Purchasing Administrator

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Bingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based procurement company is looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator. Located in Nottingham with a hybrid work model, you will manage purchase orders, supplier information, and assist the purchasing team. Ideal candidates should have purchasing or procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a salary between £27,000 and £28,000, along with opportunities to advance in the supply chain sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administration.
• Confident with Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Strong communication skills for supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage supplier information and pricing updates.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotes and order discrepancies.
• Check supplier invoices for accuracy against POs.

Skills

Excel

Supplier communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Location: Nottingham

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH

Salary : £27,000 – £28,000

Eaton Syalon are pleased to be partnering exclusively with a growing organisation to recruit a Purchasing Administrator. This role suits someone who enjoys working with detail, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administration.

You must be able to drive to be considered. The Heroes The role is based in Nottinghamshire and is easily commutable from Bingham, Lowdham, Newark, West Bridgford, and surrounding areas.

As a Purchasing Administrator, you’ll help ensure materials and products are ordered efficiently and delivered on time. You’ll update systems, raise purchase orders, maintain supplier records, and support the purchasing team with reports and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Raised purchase orders and ensured all buying activity was accurately recorded in internal systems.
• Managed supplier information, pricing updates, and product details to maintain clean and reliable data.
• Liaised with suppliers to request quotes, confirm lead times, and resolve order discrepancies.
• Checked supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy against POs and resolving mismatches.
• Supported purchasing decisions by preparing reports, cost comparisons, and stock-related information.
• Monitored order progress, chased outstanding deliveries, and communicated updates to internal teams.
• Worked closely with warehouse and operations teams to ensure purchasing aligned with stock requirements.
• Assisted with general administration across the purchasing function, including filing, documentation, and contract support.

What We’re Looking For

• Naturally organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Confident with Excel (tracking, reporting, data entry) and comfortable learning new systems.
• Strong communicator who builds positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or similar administrative roles.

If you’re looking for a role where you can build your career in supply chain while making an impact from day one, please apply online now