Purchasing Administrator

Team Jobs - Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust bonus

Free gym membership

Onsite parking

Job summary

TeamJobs are recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to join a supportive business in Poole, offering structured training and development in purchasing, supplier coordination and stock management.

Working alongside an experienced Purchasing Manager, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills in raise orders, supplier communication and stock control. The role offers a clear path towards a long-term career in purchasing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar office role would be helpful.
• Direct purchasing experience isn't essential if you bring transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
• Confident handling of prices, quantities, part numbers and numerical information.
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders, checking product details, quantities, prices and delivery information.
• Obtaining supplier confirmations, monitoring outstanding orders and chasing late deliveries.
• Keeping colleagues informed of delivery dates and any changes.
• Helping source products and materials, obtaining and comparing supplier quotations.
• Working with suppliers, Operations and Warehouse teams to resolve shortages, damaged goods and incorrect deliveries.
• Supporting Accounts with invoice discrepancies and obtaining supplier credit notes.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records, price lists and purchasing documentation.
• Supporting stock levels, stocktakes and reports on outstanding orders and expected deliveries.

Skills

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft 365

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

Poole, Dorset 28,000- 30,000 DOE Full-time, permanent

Looking to build a career in purchasing? TeamJobs are recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join a supportive business in Poole.

Working alongside an experienced Purchasing Manager, you'll receive structured training and develop practical skills in purchasing, supplier coordination and stock management. It's a great opportunity for someone with administration, order processing or accounts experience who enjoys working with detail and keeping things organised.

What you'll be doing

• Raising purchase orders, checking product details, quantities, prices and delivery information.

• Obtaining supplier confirmations, monitoring outstanding orders and chasing late deliveries.

• Keeping colleagues informed of delivery dates and any changes.

• Helping source products and materials, obtaining and comparing supplier quotations.

• Working with suppliers, Operations and Warehouse teams to resolve shortages, damaged goods and incorrect deliveries.

• Supporting Accounts with invoice discrepancies and obtaining supplier credit notes.

• Maintaining accurate supplier records, price lists and purchasing documentation.

• Supporting stock levels, stocktakes and reports on outstanding orders and expected deliveries.

What we're looking for

Previous experience in administration, purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar office role would be helpful. Direct purchasing experience isn't essential if you bring transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

You'll need:

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

• Confidence working with prices, quantities, part numbers and numerical information.

• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft 365.

• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines and follow queries through to resolution.

• An interest in developing a long-term career in purchasing.

What's on offer

• 28,000- 30,000, depending on experience.

• Structured training and development alongside an experienced Purchasing Manager.

• Long-term progression within a growing purchasing function.

• Employee Ownership Trust bonus.

• Free gym membership and onsite parking.

• Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm; Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.