Purchasing Administrator

Adecco; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts with major retailers

Wellbeing support and resources

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator for our client in Long Crendon, United Kingdom. Working closely with the Buyer, you’ll manage Purchase Orders and related admin processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in a structured environment.

After initial training, a hybrid pattern is available. You’ll need reliable transport to access site and contribute to inventory planning and supplier reporting. Excellent Excel skills and proactive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience raising and managing Purchase Orders
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Experience within manufacturing, production, supply chain, or purchasing environments would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Raising Purchase Orders (POs)
• Updating and amending PO numbers and pricing information
• Following up on Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Supporting inventory planning requirements
• Assisting with supplier reporting and data analysis
• Resolving PO-related queries from internal departments, including Finance
• Providing administrative support to the Buyer and Purchasing function
• Supporting stocktake activities when required
• Maintaining accurate records and system data

Skills

PO management

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you available to start work immediately? Do you have experience raising and managing Purchase Orders?
Are you proud of your exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to join our valued client based in Long Crendon. Working closely with the Buyer, you'll play an integral role in supporting the purchasing function, ensuring that Purchase Orders and related administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

This role would suit a highly organised individual who enjoys working independently, takes ownership of their workload, and thrives in a structured administrative environment where accuracy is key.

Following an initial training period, a hybrid working pattern is available. Due to our client's location, candidates should have access to their own transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising Purchase Orders (POs)
• Updating and amending PO numbers and pricing information
• Following up on Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Supporting inventory planning requirements
• Assisting with supplier reporting and data analysis
• Resolving PO-related queries from internal departments, including Finance
• Providing administrative support to the Buyer and Purchasing function
• Supporting stocktake activities when required
• Maintaining accurate records and system data

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience raising and managing Purchase Orders
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Experience within manufacturing, production, supply chain, or purchasing environments would be advantageous

As an Adecco Associate, you’ll also benefit from:

• Discounts with leading high-street retailers
• Wellbeing support and resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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