Purchasing Administrator (Part-Time, Office-Based)
?? Location: Laindon

?? Hours: 30 hours per week (6 hours/day, Monday to Friday)
An established and forward-thinking company is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join its Finance team. This is a part-time, office-based role ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail, looking to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment.
About the Role
As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the purchasing process and maintaining vendor master data. You’ll ensure purchase requests are processed efficiently, vendors are onboarded correctly, and purchasing-related finance tasks are completed accurately and on time. You’ll also assist with purchase ledger duties and month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
*Raise and reconcile purchase orders (third-party and intercompany)
*Administer supplier onboarding and maintain compliance documentation
*Support monthly supplier KPI updates and evaluations
*Conduct credit checks and vendor classifications
*Assist with month-end accruals and reporting
*Process purchase invoices and credit notes
*Manage payment runs and maintain prepayment schedules
*Support credit card processing and ad hoc finance tasks
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
*Proficient in Microsoft Excel
*Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (via study or experience)
*Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
*High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment
Desirable:
*Working towards or holding an accounting technician qualification
*Experience with SAP finance systems
What’s on Offer
*EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
*Flexi-time (role dependent)
*Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*25 days holiday (pro rata, increasing with service)
*Special occasion leave (post-probation)
*Pension scheme
*Life Assurance & Income Protection
*One paid professional membership annually
To be considered, please apply today!