Purchasing Administrator - Immediate Start

Office Angels; Horley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Eye-care vouchers/VDU glasses support

Pension scheme option with employer

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Purchasing Administrator for an immediate start at Gatwick. The role is full-time on site, with a salary of £15 per hour. You will raise POs, maintain records, and support stock, invoicing, and supplier management in a busy purchasing team.

The ideal candidate will have admin or procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. Weekly pay and benefits are offered through Office Angels.

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.

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

Admin experience

Purchasing/Procurement

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Tools

ERP systems

Stock management 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.

The Role

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.

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.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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