Purchasing Administrator

Pertemps; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 40,295,000 - 42,981,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to support our busy procurement team in North Bristol. You will manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring accurate ordering and strong supplier relationships to keep business operations running smoothly.

The role requires experience in purchasing or procurement, solid ERP and Excel skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. On-site, Monday–Friday, with a temporary ongoing contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain administration.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, process and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system
• Verify pricing, quantities, supplier details and delivery dates
• Track open orders and monitor deliveries through to receipt
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm schedules and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate procurement records and system data
• Escalate delivery delays, shortages and supply risks promptly
• Support invoice reconciliation and three-way matching
• Produce reports on outstanding orders and overdue deliveries

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Procurement experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Location: North Bristol

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (On-site)

Contract:Temporary Ongoing - long-term role with potential to go permanent

Pay: £15.00–£16.00 per hour

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Order Management Administrator to join a busy procurement team. You'll be responsible for managing purchase orders from creation through to delivery, ensuring materials and services are ordered accurately while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting uninterrupted business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system
• Verify pricing, quantities, supplier details and delivery dates
• Track open orders and monitor deliveries through to receipt
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm schedules and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate procurement records and system data
• Escalate delivery delays, shortages and supply risks promptly
• Support invoice reconciliation and three-way matching
• Produce reports on outstanding orders and overdue deliveries

Working Hours

This is a full-time, on-site role working Monday to Friday, 8:0pm–4:00pm.

About You

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain administration
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Confident using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills when working with suppliers and internal teams
• Proactive in identifying and escalating potential supply issues