Purchasing Administrator — Immediate Start (Temp, 3 Months)

James Newbury Appointments; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

James Newbury Appointments seeks a Purchasing Administrator in Luton for an initial approx. 3-month temporary assignment. Immediate start with a 37.5-hour week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Rate: £13.84 per hour. Candidates should have strong English communication and procurement experience, maintaining purchasing data and timely order delivery. The role requires attention to detail, good MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Solid administrator with procurement experience.
• Stock distribution exposure helpful but not essential.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP purchasing management systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicate stock arrival status and delays clearly to the team.
• Handle order inquiries by phone and email with strong English communication.
• Liaise with Accounts on invoices and purchasing issues.
• Maintain purchase management system data accuracy and up-to-date stock levels.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

MS Office

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Purchasing knowledge

Team player

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

James Newbury Appointments seeks a Purchasing Administrator in Luton for an initial approx. 3-month temporary assignment. Immediate start with a 37.5-hour week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Rate: £13.84 per hour. Candidates should have strong English communication and procurement experience, maintaining purchasing data and timely order delivery. The role requires attention to detail, good MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.