Purchasing Administrator

Lockhart Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Benefits package

Training provided

Career progression

Permanent position

Job summary

Lockhart Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for a Tiverton-based role. You will join a busy, friendly purchasing team and support order processing, data entry and supplier communication to keep information accurate and up-to-date.

The role is full-time (37 hours) in an office, initially a 3-month fixed-term contract with excellent potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Training and career progression are highlighted in this team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or purchasing administration or a similar office-based role.
• Strong data entry and administration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical ability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales orders accurately.
• Maintaining and updating customer and supplier records.
• Accurate data entry across internal systems.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers by telephone and email.
• Dealing with enquiries and providing updates on orders.
• Supporting the purchasing team with administration tasks.
• Checking information for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Working with product and pricing information.
• Building positive relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Tiverton 26,000 - 29,000 Full Time 37 Hours per Week
3-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Excellent Potential to Become Permanent

A highly successful and well-established Tiverton business with an outstanding local reputation is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join its friendly and experienced purchasing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its people. Opportunities within the team are rare, and this vacancy has arisen due to a long-serving employee retiring. Initially offered as a 3-month contract, there is a strong possibility of a permanent position for the right person.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of eight, working in a busy, fast-paced and down-to-earth environment where teamwork, accuracy and customer service are highly valued.

The Role

Working from the office full-time, you will play a key role in supporting purchasing and sales administration activities, ensuring orders and customer information are processed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase and sales orders accurately
• Maintaining and updating customer and supplier records
• Accurate data entry across internal systems
• Liaising with customers and suppliers by telephone and email
• Dealing with enquiries and providing updates on orders
• Supporting the purchasing team with administration tasks
• Checking information for accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Working with product and pricing information
• Building positive relationships with customers and colleagues

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys administration, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right first time.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience within sales administration, purchasing administration or a similar office-based role
• Strong data entry and administration skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• Good numerical ability
• The ability to understand and work with complex products and technical terminology
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

Full product training will be provided, so attitude, accuracy and willingness to learn are just as important as experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 26,000 - 29,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent benefits package
• Full training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Join a stable business with excellent staff retention