Purchasing Administrator *Permanent based in Newcastle*

Office Angels; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Purchasing / Procurement Administrator to support a creative industry leader. This role involves liaising with suppliers, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with purchases. Candidates should have experience in procurement or strong administrative skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 with excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Holiday: 33 days (including bank holidays)

Free parking on-site

Supportive leadership team

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or a similar administrative role.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills - written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment for projects.
• Maintaining accurate purchase orders, records, and supplier details.
• Liaising with suppliers to confirm costs, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Tracking inventory levels and supporting stock control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Purchasing / Procurement Administrator - Creative Industry Leader

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (pro rata for part-time) + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time (40 hrs) or part-time (min 32 hrs) - Office based
Location: Newcastle City Centre - free parking available

Office Angels is excited to be recruiting for an experienced Purchasing / Procurement Administrator to join a well-established, market-leading business in the creative sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a talented Purchasing Manager, liaising with suppliers, tracking orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

If you're organised, detail-focused, and enjoy building great working relationships, this role could be the perfect fit. Experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, or strong admin skills from a similar environment will help you thrive.

Why you'll love this role:
Join a supportive team where your skills will be valued and developed:

• Contract: Permanent


• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (pro rata for part-time)


• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm (40-hour week) - will consider candidates who can work between 32-40 hours


• Fully office based position


• Holiday: 33 days (including bank holidays)


• Modern, creative office environment


• Free parking on-site


• Supportive, collaborative leadership team


• Social events and team activities throughout the year


• Career growth opportunities within Purchasing & Procurement

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting with the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment for projects


• Maintaining accurate purchase orders, records, and supplier details


• Liaising with suppliers to confirm costs, quantities, and delivery dates


• Tracking inventory levels and supporting stock control


• Providing administrative support to the Purchasing Manager


• Negotiating prices and terms where appropriate

What we're looking for:

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or a similar administrative role


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Confident communication skills - written and verbal


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

How to apply:
If you have experience in purchasing or strong administrative skills and are looking for a role where you can grow, apply today and take the next step in your career.

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