Purchasing Administrator

The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to kickstart a career in supply chain and purchasing. The role involves raising purchase orders, managing supplier Documentation, and enhancing relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to play an essential role in ensuring the availability of products and raw materials.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual eager to develop a career in supply chain and purchasing.
• Strong attention to detail and effective multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately.
• Communicate with suppliers and maintain order documentation.
• Request and compare quotations from suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers and warehouse teams for deliveries.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Creative problem-solving ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to prioritise workload

Team player mentality

Quick learner

Job description

Purchasing Administrator

About the Role

Are you looking to kickstart your career in supply chain and purchasing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic industrial business unit as a Supply Chain Executive. You'll play a key role in ensuring that products and raw materials are always available - supporting both production and sales operations. You'll work closely with approved suppliers, maintaining strong relationships, negotiating competitive prices, and identifying new supply opportunities to meet the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Communicate and follow up with suppliers, maintaining clear records of all order-related documentation
• Request and compare quotations from approved suppliers
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in coordination with finance
• Maintain and update product pricing information
• Chase suppliers for delivery updates and estimated arrival times
• Liaise with suppliers, warehouse teams, and freight forwarders to arrange deliveries, including overseas shipments
• Organise and manage shipping documents for customs and delivery purposes
• Work effectively within the company's ERP system
• Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues constructively and maintain positive working relationships
• Participate in projects and other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required

About You

You’ll be an enthusiastic and motivated individual, eager to develop your career in supply chain and purchasing. You’ll have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Commercially aware with creative problem‑solving ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure
• Team player with a proactive and adaptable attitude
• Quick learner, capable of working independently after training

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