Purchasing Administrator

Rubicon Recruitment; Hurn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a diligent Purchasing Assistant in Christchurch. The role liaises between customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure orders move smoothly, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

This is a secure, permanent full-time position with Monday to Friday hours. You will gain broad exposure across sales, purchasing, finance and warehouse functions while developing purchasing and supply chain expertise in a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, order processing or sales administration role.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy when handling orders, pricing and invoices.
• Confident communication skills by phone and email with customers and suppliers.
• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to juggle priorities calmly.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and order or ERP systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution or wholesale would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing purchase orders to suppliers accurately and on time.
• Tracking open orders and following up on lead times and delayed shipments.
• Processing customer orders, checking pricing, quantities, delivery details and payment terms.
• Keeping customers and account managers updated on order progress, back orders and delivery dates.
• Working with couriers to resolve shipping queries and handling amendments, returns and replacements.
• Liaising with finance to clear invoice queries and supporting with customer invoicing and portal uploads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Assistant | Christchurch | £32,000 per annum

You’ll be the trusted link between customers, suppliers and the people who keep orders moving. If you take pride in getting the detail right and building strong working relationships, this role will suit you well.

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from:

• A secure, permanent full-time position with consistent Monday to Friday hours
• Supportive, approachable management and clear expectations from day one
• Broad exposure across sales, purchasing, finance and warehouse functions
• Ongoing development to grow your expertise in purchasing and supply chain
• A friendly, close-knit working environment where your contribution is valued

As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Raising and issuing purchase orders to suppliers accurately and on time
• Tracking open orders and following up on lead times and delayed shipments
• Processing customer orders, checking pricing, quantities, delivery details and payment terms
• Keeping customers and account managers updated on order progress, back orders and delivery dates
• Working with couriers to resolve shipping queries and handling amendments, returns and replacements
• Liaising with finance to clear invoice queries and supporting with customer invoicing and portal uploads

As a Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, order processing or sales administration role
• A strong eye for detail and accuracy when handling orders, pricing and invoices
• Confident communication skills by phone and email with customers and suppliers
• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to juggle priorities calmly
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and order or ERP systems
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution or wholesale would be an advantage

If you’re looking for a steady, varied role where your reliability and attention to detail make a real difference every day, this Purchasing Assistant position could be your next step.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made