Purchasing Administrator

Rubicon Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable role

Collaborative team

Clear structure

ERP/MRP knowledge growth

Friendly environment

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Administrator in Poole, offering up to £30,000 DOE within a stable, manufacturing-focused supply chain team.

You will be the trusted contact for suppliers, ensuring orders move smoothly and reliably in a role built on consistency.

The position includes hands-on exposure to ERP/MRP systems, with duties to raise and track POs, manage supplier data, and support stock control in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing or procurement administration role
• Confidence using ERP/MRP systems such as Insight, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Netsuite
• Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider MS Office suite
• Experience within electronics manufacturing or engineering environments is desirable
• A CIPS qualification, or working towards one, would be a bonus

Responsibilities

• Raise, process, and track purchase orders in line with production schedules and MRP signals
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve queries or shortages
• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing agreements, and lead times
• Support inventory control by monitoring stock levels and flagging shortages
• Keep purchasing and material data accurate within the ERP/MRP system
• Support audits by maintaining purchasing documentation and records

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Insight

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Netsuite

Job description

Up to £30,000 DOE, this Purchasing Administrator role offers a settled, dependable place within a close-knit supply chain team.

You’ll be the trusted point of contact suppliers rely on to keep orders moving smoothly.

It's a role built on consistency, where your reliability genuinely counts.

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will benefit from:

• A stable, full-time permanent role within a well-established manufacturing business
• Genuine day-to-day support from a close, collaborative team
• Clear structure and consistent working hours
• Opportunities to build your knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and wider supply chain processes
• A friendly, down-to-earth working environment

As a Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Raise, process, and track purchase orders in line with production schedules and MRP signals
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve queries or shortages
• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing agreements, and lead times
• Support inventory control by monitoring stock levels and flagging shortages
• Keep purchasing and material data accurate within the ERP/MRP system
• Support audits by maintaining purchasing documentation and records

As a Purchasing Administrator, your experience will include:

• Experience in a purchasing or procurement administration role
• Confidence using ERP/MRP systems such as Insight, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Netsuite
• Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider MS Office suite
• Experience within an electronics manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable
• A CIPS qualification, or working towards one, would be a bonus

If you enjoy being the person people can rely on to keep things running smoothly, this Purchasing Administrator role could be a great fit.