Purchasing Administrator

Futures Recruitment Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company in Chichester seeks a Purchasing Administrator to support the Commercial Director and the team. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities include compiling costs, conducting market research, and managing supplier samples. This position offers a competitive salary package negotiable based on experience, opportunities for development, and a fun team culture.

Benefits

Modern office space

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Generous staff discount on products

Regular staff events

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Compile Landed Unit Costs from supplier quotations.
• Conduct market research to assess price competitiveness.
• Assist with SKU creation and product setup.
• Prepare and maintain accurate product specification sheets.
• Coordinate projects and follow up on key action points.
• Organise and process supplier samples.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Chichester
Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time

About Us

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to sourcing high-quality, great-value items for home and garden. With a growing trade division and a sales team operating across multiple marketplaces, we currently sell over 250,000 items per week.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to provide comprehensive support to our Commercial Director and help ensure our commercial operations run smoothly.

Role Overview

Our approach to sourcing new products is unique: we aim not only to make the initial investment a success but also to ensure replenishment orders are timely and efficient.

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the Commercial Director and the wider commercial team. Your work will focus on purchasing, introducing new products quickly, and providing high-level administrative support. This role requires excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile Landed Unit Costs (LUCs) from supplier quotations (primarily from overseas)
• Conduct market research to assess price competitiveness and identify suitable purchasing formats and colour options
• Assist with SKU creation and product setup on internal systems
• Prepare and maintain accurate product specification sheets
• Coordinate projects and follow up on key action points
• Organise and process supplier samples

Requirements

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks efficiently
• High attention to detail
• Direct Purchasing/Supply Chain experience is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

• Modern office space in central Chichester with excellent staff amenities
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Competitive salary and package negotiable based on experience
• A fun, dynamic, and driven team culture
• Generous staff discount on products
• Regular staff events