Purchasing Administrator - Immediate Start

Confidential; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Eye-care vouchers

Pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for an immediate start in Gatwick. The role supports the purchasing team with order processing, supplier liaison, and records management. It is a full-time, on-site position with a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 schedule.

Ideal candidates have strong admin and Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Direct employment through Office Angels, with weekly pay and benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of data-entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier information, and pricing databases.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding deliveries and lead times.
• Resolve invoice queries and order discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with stock monitoring and inventory management activities.
• Obtain supplier quotations and support purchasing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare purchasing reports and management information as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Administrator - Immediate Start

Location: Gatwick
Salary: 15 per hour
Job Type: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 5pm full time on site.

Our client is looking to interview and start ASAP.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our client's busy purchasing team and support the smooth procurement of goods, materials, and services.

The Role

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the purchasing function by processing orders, liaising with suppliers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the timely delivery of products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier information, and pricing databases.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding deliveries and lead times.
• Resolve invoice queries and order discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with stock monitoring and inventory management activities.
• Obtain supplier quotations and support purchasing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare purchasing reports and management information as required.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and policies.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Team.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of data-entry accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience using purchasing, ERP, or stock management systems.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or distribution environment.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive. You will enjoy working as part of a team, have a strong customer-service mindset, and take pride in delivering accurate and efficient administrative support to the purchasing function. You will be confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues and able to work effectively in a busy environment.

Benefits of Working as a Temporary Worker with Office Angels

• Direct employment with Office Angels, ensuring ongoing support throughout your assignment.
• Eye-care vouchers and contributions towards glasses for VDU use where applicable.
• Support with finding permanent opportunities and expert interview advice.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension scheme option with employer contributions.
• 28 days paid annual leave (based on weekly accrual).

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or background. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.