Purchasing Administrator

H.E.L Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

H.E.L Group, headquartered in the UK at Hemel Hempstead, is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to monitor stock, process spare parts orders, and liaise with suppliers. You will collaborate with engineering and staff to update prices and maintain supplier relationships.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization, and effective communication. Training is provided, with a closing date of 1 November 2026; apply with CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet usage.
• Strong administrative abilities and highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials or services in line with specified cost and deadlines.
• Process spares orders and maintain purchase orders and schedules.
• Act as interface between suppliers and internal teams; resolve price, quality, delivery issues.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer focus

Fluent English

Job description

**> **Purchasing Administrator****Our mission at H.E.L Group is to make a healthier, sustainable, safer world for everyone. We equip scientists with the right tools and knowledge to develop safe, efficient new processes and molecules that benefit the world and its population. **Our core values are:**Being **insightful** through experience,Being **collaborative** by design,Being **tenacious** in spirit,Being **proud** of progress.We operate globally with offices in London, UK (HQ), Princeton, USA, Beijing, China, India and Singapore and field-based staff across our direct regions and trusted partners in distribution territories.### The Role* **Location:** UK Head Office, Hemel Hempstead* **Department:** Operations#### Primary purposeThe Purchasing Administrator performs the essential function of monitoring the stock of selected items and the ordering and processing of spares orders, while liaising with suppliers. The individual will work with engineering and general staff to update and maintain prices for spares and parts. The individual must be flexible and hard-working, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in a friendly and professional manner, and show initiative in improving our current systems.#### Key Responsibilities* Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost* Processing of spares orders* Act as the interface between suppliers* Monitor and advise on any issues which arise* Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules* Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications* Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues* Maintenance of accurate stock levels and control* Inspection of goods received### Other Responsibilities* Ensure timely communications with the customer at all stages* Ensure all relevant processes and procedures are followed* Weekly meeting with line manager to update issues and actions taken to resolve them* Maintain and constantly improve our quality of work### Candidate Requirements#### Essential Skills and Experience* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), email and use of the internet* Strong administrative skills and well organised* Proven ability of effective written and verbal communication and listening skills* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively communicate* Commitment to quality* Ability to work independently or as part of a small team* Positive approach to change* Effective time management* Customer focus* Fluency in written & spoken English### Training provided* Up to one-month initial training on H.E.L systems and processes* Health & Safety training, as required* On the job training### How to apply**Closing date: 1 November 2026.**Please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail], or apply using the form below.To apply for this position, please complete the form below, and upload your CV and covering letter.(Please no agencies)