Purchasing Administrator

Huntress - Bracknell; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing distributor of consumer products is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Ascot. This hybrid role is ideal for someone organised and detail-focused, with no prior procurement experience required. Responsibilities include supporting data collection for purchasing, managing stock levels, and collaborating with various teams. A proactive approach and effective communication skills are essential. This position offers a great entry point into a vibrant and developing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or product distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail required.
• Good communication and collaboration skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and maintenance for products and suppliers.
• Support new product setups with retail partners.
• Monitor stock levels and reconcile reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidence with data and reports

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Proactive learning approach

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are working with a rapidly growing distributor of consumer products to recruit a Purchasing Administrator to join their Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone organised, detail-focused and eager to develop within a supportive procurement environment with no prior procurement experience required.

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Ascot - Hybrid

Expected Salary: c. 28,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

This position plays a key administrative role in supporting purchasing and stock management activities across multiple categories. You'll work closely with commercial, marketing and operations teams, as well as external partners, ensuring accurate data flow and smooth day‑to‑day processes within the procurement function.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the collection, organisation and maintenance of product, pricing and supplier data
• Supporting the setup of new products across retail partners
• Helping monitor stock levels and reconcile data from retailer reports and internal systems
• Managing administrative steps involved in promotional planning and ensuring retailer processes are followed
• Coordinating updates between commercial, marketing and operations teams
• Supporting tracking of in‑store point of sale and promotional compliance
• Building positive working relationships with suppliers and retail counterparts

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a retail, e‑commerce or product distribution environment
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence working with data, reports and MS Office tools
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach to learning and supporting a busy team

If you're looking to develop your commercial and operational skills while supporting a busy procurement function, this role offers a fantastic entry point into a thriving and innovative business.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.