Purchasing Administrator

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

EOT bonus (tax-free)

Free gym membership

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Professional training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is representing an established glass manufacturing and installation business in Poole, seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support day-to-day procurement activities. You will train closely with the Purchasing Manager and have the chance to take on more responsibility as the department grows.

The role offers a clear long-term career path within purchasing, with a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time, office-based position in Poole.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is beneficial but not essential.
• An interest in purchasing, procurement or buying.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable picking up the phone and communicating with suppliers.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work accurately with internal systems.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ambition to build a long-term career within purchasing and progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the purchasing department and wider procurement function.
• Assist with placing and processing purchase orders, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Update and maintain internal purchasing and accounting systems.
• Liaise with suppliers via telephone and email to obtain information and follow up on orders.
• Monitor stock requirements and assist with ensuring materials are reordered when required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support the smooth running of procurement activities.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager, providing day-to-day administrative support.
• Gradually develop purchasing and procurement knowledge, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as experience grows.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Position

Purchasing Administrator

Location

Poole

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing an established glass manufacturing and installation business who are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join their growing team in Poole. The business operates within the glass and glazing sector, supplying specialist products and solutions across a range of projects. Due to continued growth and increasing demand within the purchasing department, they are looking to further strengthen the team with an additional administrator to support day-to-day procurement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within purchasing and procurement. The business is particularly keen to hear from individuals at the beginning of their careers who have strong administrative skills, an interest in purchasing and a willingness to learn. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you will receive hands-on training, develop your procurement knowledge and have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the department continues to grow.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 DOE
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus
• Free gym membership
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Professional training and development
• Significant long-term career progression opportunities

Working hours & location

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday finish at 4:30pmFull-time, office-based position in Poole

Purchasing Administrator Position Overview

• Provide administrative support to the purchasing department and wider procurement function.
• Assist with placing and processing purchase orders, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Update and maintain internal purchasing and accounting systems.
• Liaise with suppliers via telephone and email to obtain information and follow up on orders.
• Monitor stock requirements and assist with ensuring materials are reordered when required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support the smooth running of procurement activities.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager, providing day-to-day administrative support.
• Gradually develop purchasing and procurement knowledge, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as experience grows.

Purchasing Administrator Position Requirements

• Previous administration experience is beneficial but not essential.
• An interest in purchasing, procurement or buying.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable picking up the phone and communicating with suppliers.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work accurately with internal systems.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ambition to build a long-term career within purchasing and progress professionally.