Purchasing Administrator – Training & Career Growth

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

EOT bonus (tax-free)

Free gym membership

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Professional training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is representing an established glass manufacturing and installation business in Poole, seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support day-to-day procurement activities. You will train closely with the Purchasing Manager and have the chance to take on more responsibility as the department grows.

The role offers a clear long-term career path within purchasing, with a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time, office-based position in Poole.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is beneficial but not essential.
• An interest in purchasing, procurement or buying.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable picking up the phone and communicating with suppliers.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work accurately with internal systems.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ambition to build a long-term career within purchasing and progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the purchasing department and wider procurement function.
• Assist with placing and processing purchase orders, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Update and maintain internal purchasing and accounting systems.
• Liaise with suppliers via telephone and email to obtain information and follow up on orders.
• Monitor stock requirements and assist with ensuring materials are reordered when required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support the smooth running of procurement activities.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager, providing day-to-day administrative support.
• Gradually develop purchasing and procurement knowledge, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as experience grows.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is representing an established glass manufacturing and installation business in Poole, seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support day-to-day procurement activities. You will train closely with the Purchasing Manager and have the chance to take on more responsibility as the department grows.

The role offers a clear long-term career path within purchasing, with a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time, office-based position in Poole.