Purchasing Administrator

The Recruitment Group; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Purchasing Administrator in Witney. The role involves processing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to kickstart their career in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual eager to develop in supply chain and purchasing.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain supply relationships and negotiate prices.
• Request and compare quotations from approved suppliers.
• Work effectively within the company’s ERP system.

Skills

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

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 suppliersSet 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 shipmentsOrganise 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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