Purchasing administrator

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Cambridgeshire. This full-time permanent role involves supporting sourcing and ordering processes, resolving supply issues, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess MRP experience, exceptional attention to detail, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position demands proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to maintain accurate records. A suitable transport for commuting is required due to the location.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Incredible attention to detail is mandatory.
• Ability to comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing, ordering, and expediting goods.
• Contact suppliers for issue resolution.
• Analyze reports and manage delivery gaps.

Skills

MRP experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Understanding of procurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

My client based near St Ives, Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team on a full‑time permanent basis. Salary Banding: £25,000 – £28,000. Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Due to the location your own transport is required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant / Controller, or Expeditor.

Job Purpose

Provide support to the Purchasing, Sales and Other teams within the business. To plan and manage the sourcing, ordering and expediting goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company’s operational needs are achieved. To support in progressing orders, services and materials, working with suppliers and teams to ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with buyers, planner, and production to identify gaps and delays in the delivery of products.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Analyse Shortage Report on daily basis.
• Attend the materials meeting with latest clear dates.
• Perform clerical duties, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to established procedures, policies, instructions, and guidelines.
• Pull in orders in line with production requirements.
• Run and action monthly Outstanding Orders Reports.
• Communicating with the Purchasing Manager to evaluate various supply vendors and assess the quality of delivered supplies.
• Work with Suppliers to co‑ordinate the timing and means of delivery.
• Ensure delivery issues are communicated and resolved.
• Notify all stakeholders of scheduled delivery dates to ensure continuity of supply.
• Purchase consumables and stationery.
• Seek out ways to save money on the procurement of goods and services to assist with lowering annual budgets.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken to all supplier and customer relationships.
• Training and guidance will be given.

Ideal Skills

• Previous MRP experience.
• Incredible attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role.
• An understanding of materials and services procurement.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient people skills.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or call (phone number removed).

Job Info

• Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
• Company: Interaction Recruitment
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (near St Ives, Cambridgeshire)
• Posted: [date omitted]
• Closes: Jan 29th 2026
• Sector: Retail & Purchasing
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time